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Camden County’s Homeward Bound animal shelter is at full capacity and urgently seeking adopters

The New Jersey animal rescue, like many in the Philadelphia region, continues to see a number of owner surrenders for pets who were adopted mid-pandemic.

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Transit advocates offer water to bus passengers and demand a new station

The city should put the bus terminal in an Old City parking garage, they say.

1 year ago

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As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working

The first four months of 2024 saw ...

1 year ago

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What the experts think about the Sixers landing Paul George

PG-13 will round out a formidable big three alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but will it be enough for a 76ers title run?

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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Ginger Arts Center offers Chinatown’s youth a place to learn, connect and be themselves

The youth-led arts center, based in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, offers young people a safe space to learn about the arts and their cultures.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Thousands ticketed in Philly crackdown on sidewalk parking and ADA violations

The goal is to stop people parking on sidewalks, and blocking curb cuts for those with special needs.

1 year ago

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Philly activists, supporters and journalists discuss education, mental health issues and the problems impacting the LGBTQIA+ community at WHYY News’ Pride Brunch event

The intimate setting enabled attendees to have deeper conversations and network with those on the frontlines of the fight for equality.

1 year ago

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Addiction
Crime
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

How can Philly “shut down” Kensington’s massive open-air drug market?

The city is in uncharted territory, experts say, but has some options.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Sports

Paul George signs $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers

At 34, George is still elite — averaging 22.6 points this past season, the ninth consecutive season in which he has averaged at least 20 points per game.

1 year ago

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Animals
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Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens

Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania
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6abc

Officials in Upper Merion Township begin second phase of single-use plastic ban

Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia

Philly small business owners are adjusting to the new ‘status quo’

For the second year in a row, a majority of area small businesses reported being in “poor” or “fair” financial condition in 2023.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media

At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.

1 year ago

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A long Fourth of July week means heavy traffic in Philly and beyond

Millions are hitting the roads in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, which will likely cause traffic delays over the next several days.

1 year ago

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Infrastructure
New Jersey
Public Spaces

New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems

New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.

1 year ago

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