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Local news and stories from Philadelphia, Delaware, and southern New Jersey
Wells Fargo planning to drop name from South Philadelphia sports arena
The financial services company says it will take its name off the sports arena next year when its contract expires.
2 days ago
Riders discuss possibilities, shortfalls of public transit at Bridging Blocks event
In the second of three conversations, participants of WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks asked for reliable transit and funding for the region’s public transportation.
2 days ago
City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades
Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.
3 days ago
Listen 1:00New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State
The Sixers already moved their practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden in 2016.
3 days ago
3 dead, 6 injured in West Philadelphia mass shooting
The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a fight at a large gathering with reportedly more than 100 people.
5 days ago
Listen :47A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners
An organization founded by a priest in Camden, NJ is giving lower-income wage-earners a chance to become homeowners.
7 days ago
Dog flu outbreak halts out-of-state transports at Delaware animal shelters
The suspension of out-of-state transports comes at a time when many Delaware Valley animal shelters are grappling with overcrowding.
1 week ago
How is the Philly area impacted by the global IT outage? Here’s what to know
Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.
1 week ago
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, Visa, ADT security, Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta.
1 week ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees
Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.
1 week ago
Sullivan steps on field, and sets record for youngest pro ever
At 14 years and 293 days, the Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest pro athlete in North American sports history.
1 week ago
The city’s only open-intake animal shelter is holding a foster drive in an effort to ease severe overcrowding — and save the lives of time-stamped dogs.
1 week ago