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Philadelphia City Councilmember Nina Ahmad seated at her desk in City Council chambers at City Hall
Urban Planning

Philadelphia City Council urges Parks and Rec to stop using chemical herbicides

Councilmember Nina Ahmad said Parks and Recreation officials are ignoring the 2020 law. The city department says the natural herbicides don’t work.

5 months ago

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A poster that describes the health of the Chesapeake Bay is displayed
Science

Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns

Despite the grade drop, the report cited long-term improvements in dissolved oxygen in the bay’s waters to help support bay life.

5 months ago

The 11 United States World Cup 2026 host city leaders pose together
Community

World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament

"We recognize that we’re planning within uncertainty,” said Meg Kane, Philadelphia's host city executive, at a gathering of the 11 U.S. host city leaders.

5 months ago

Capitol building
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania House advances bills to let child sexual abuse victims sue despite time limits

One of the bills passed the state House 122-80, with Democrats voting unanimously for it while a majority of Republicans were opposed.

5 months ago

handguns on display at a gun show
Courts & Law

New Jersey and Delaware among 16 states suing U.S. gov’t over deal ending ban on triggers that make some rifles fire more rapidly

The suit announced Monday argues that returning the triggers would violate federal law, pose a threat to residents and law enforcement and worsen gun violence.

5 months ago

Jack Ciattarelli and Jon Bramnick speak
Politics & Policy

Primary day in New Jersey governor’s race could offer hints on how voters feel about Trump

There's a six-way race among Democrats for their party's nomination. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli faces four primary challengers.

5 months ago

A polling place at Moorestown Township Town Hall in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey primary election 2025: What voters can expect

Six Democratic and five Republican candidates are vying for their party’s gubernatorial nomination.

5 months ago

''I voted'' stickers are seen in a county election office on Election Day.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey 2025 primary election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2025 primary election, including the races for governor and General Assembly seats.

5 months ago

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora speaks with New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan inside the Roebling Wire Works building
Urban Planning

Trenton’s shuttered Roebling Wire Works building is getting a new lease on life

Thanks to a $7 million grant, the shuttered New Jersey factory will be rehabbed to become a new civic center.

5 months ago

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People holding up signs as they gather at the protest
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia labor unions call for an end to ICE raids nationwide following the arrest of union leader during LA protests

The protest outside Independence Hall follows the arrest of SEIU president David Huerta during protests in Los Angeles over ICE arrests.

5 months ago

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Three Ukrainian refugee students graduating from high school in Philadelphia
Education

These teenagers fled the war in Ukraine. Now they’re graduating high school in Philly

Three years ago, they came to Philly with hardly anything. Now the grads are planning their careers here.

5 months ago

A data center owned by Amazon Web Services under construction
Community

Gov. Shapiro announces $20B Amazon AI investment, including development of data center in Bucks County

Sen. David McCormick joined the governor in announcing what he called a “huge victory for Pennsylvania.” Some concerns remain about powering new AI centers.

5 months ago

A closeup photo of a young Sly Stone
Arts & Entertainment

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

From rousing early songs “I Want To Take You Higher” and “Stand!” to the more somber “Family Affair” and “Runnin’ Away,” Sly and the Family Stone spoke for a generation.

5 months ago

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Community

WHYY News will host a pop-up newsroom in Westampton Township, New Jersey. You’re invited

South Jersey residents can ask questions, meet the New Jersey team and discuss story ideas during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in Burlington County.

5 months ago

A longhorned tick is seen in a file photo.
Health
WESA

Pennsylvania researchers see tick population and related diseases ticking up

The state's Tick Research Lab, based at East Stroudsburg University, has recorded more than twice as many ticks this May compared to the same time last year.

5 months ago

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