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Local news and stories from Philadelphia, Delaware, and southern New Jersey
‘Abundant’ documentary screening in Philadelphia explores why people donate organs to strangers
Living donor Ashley Clark reflected on donating a kidney to a stranger, learning of his death and how the experience changed her view of organ donation.
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WHYY and Lewes Public Library bring community together at end-of-summer neighborhood block party
The event, featuring food, games, community organizations and WHYY-TV’s “Albie’s Elevator,” is part of a larger effort to meet supporters where they are in Sussex County.
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Listen 1:04Help WHYY News tell the stories that matter across Philly, its suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware
You put the “public” in public media. Our newsroom wants to know what stories aren’t being told, plus what kind of coverage is most useful in your everyday life.
3 days ago
John Carpenter and Julia Heberle have collected over 70 cowbells following Robin Carpenter’s cycling career. They’ll use them to make some noise near the Manayunk Wall.
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Sunday’s race aims to bring out tens of thousands of spectators along the 14.4-mile course through Philly, capping off 2026’s sporting summer.
4 days ago
Free plant library brings ‘a little whimsy’ to Northeast Philadelphia
The bright yellow box has become a place for people to swap plant cuttings and propagations.
4 days ago
Listen 1:00We unpack the significance of the return of the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic and unpack the behind-the-scenes story of how it happened.
Air Date: August 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:03An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a 22-year-old college student in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania.
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How you can still get involved in the Philadelphia Cycling Classic’s weekend events
Top professional riders will take on the Manayunk Wall on Sunday, but there’s also ways you can get your bike out for the return of the festivities.
5 days ago
The first Slinky was made in Philly, and its legacy lives on through the inventor’s children
Richard and Betty James created the Slinky by accident. It was Betty who popularized the toy and ultimately made it one of the more popular creations.
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Communities across the Philadelphia area to mark International Overdose Awareness Day
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware will host candlelight vigils, memorial walks and other events through Aug. 31.
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Listen 1:17Dangerous trees force Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market to relocate after 20 years in Grove Park
City officials determined five trees needed to be immediately removed due to safety risk. In the meantime, the market has been relocated to a parking lot.
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