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Local news and stories from Philadelphia, Delaware, and southern New Jersey
U.S. Army celebrates 250th anniversary in Philadelphia
Saturday’s events at Independence Mall are the core of a three-day, public celebration.
2 days ago
Listen 1:01WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Willingboro, New Jersey
Burlington County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.
3 days ago
Haddonfield’s historic Black neighborhood is now a destination on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail
The unveiling of the historical marker recognizing the once vibrant African American community is part of the borough’s pre-Juneteenth celebrations.
3 days ago
Listen 1:02Here’s what you need to know about this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in Philly
The Linc has eight games of the tournament, including one on July 4. Here’s a guide to the teams, tickets and how to follow it around the city.
3 days ago
Climate change is driving more flood risk. This solution is helping towns adapt
Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes.
3 days ago
The measure, which would claw back two years of public media funding, passed by only two votes, with five Republicans voting against it and four Democrats missing the vote.
4 days ago
Listen 1:12Union representing blue collar Philly workers votes to authorize strike
Union leaders say they've been in negotiations with the city for months without reaching an agreement.
4 days ago
West Philly’s Summer Winter Community Garden will be preserved through land trust
The Powelton Village community garden is located in an area facing development pressure, says Jenny Greenberg of Neighborhood Gardens Trust.
4 days ago
Listen 0:56‘Playful Learning’ installations are a fun upgrade and a point of pride in North Philly
Sharswood and North Central residents celebrate new interactive spaces designed to bring joy, education and community pride to affordable housing.
4 days ago
Philadelphia public pools: Opening dates for 2025 summer season
More than 60 city pools will open on a rolling basis. Here’s what to know.
4 days ago
Montgomery County Correctional Facility says it will no longer honor ICE detainers
The facility will hold people for whom ICE has a judicial warrant for up to 24 hours.
4 days ago
Listen 1:25Nearly 400 Los Angeles protesters have been detained or arrested since last Saturday, police say. “No Kings” rallies critical of Trump are planned nationwide this Saturday.
4 days ago