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This photo from June 21, 2019 shows flames and smoke emerging from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia. The blaze and a series of explosions shook homes and caused extensive damage at the refinery, the largest on the East Coast. The company shuttered the 150-year-old site and laid off workers. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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Energy
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Philadelphia

‘This is how I’m gonna die’: Former employees remember the PES refinery explosion, 5 years later

A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.

1 year ago

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Rowhomes in Norristown, Pa.
Economy
Housing
Income Inequality

U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live

In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds.

1 year ago

Ranger Suarez pitching during a game
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies star pitcher Ranger Suárez overjoyed with pitching in front of family for 1st time

Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez pitched in front of his wife and two young children in the United States for the first time in his professional career.

1 year ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

7 people wounded in North Philly shooting, police say

Police said no weapons were recovered at the scene and no arrests have been made.

1 year ago

People participate in Philly's Juneteenth Parade
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Philadelphia

Musical performances, pop-up markets, yoga sessions, and cookouts are all part of Philadelphia's Juneteenth festivities.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Business
Economic Development
Philadelphia

Some Philly businesses could get $50K boost from the city

The Department of Commerce expects to award 20 historically disadvantaged businesses $50,000 forgivable loans, which convert into grants, later this year.

1 year ago

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Renters march and hold a sign reading Power to the Renters
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Protests

‘This is power’: Philly renters demand better living conditions from Odin Properties

Odin has responded to some of the group’s demands to make repairs to its affordable units.

1 year ago

Anthony Freeman looks into the distance. Behind him is a row of houses.
Media
Pennsylvania

WHYY News wins 18 Keystone Media Awards, Outstanding News Operation

The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”

1 year ago

AJ Kerrigan holding a lacrosse stick
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Waterdogs’ Homecoming Weekend ends winless but entertaining at Villanova

The Waterdogs lost both games in overtime, but Philly sports fans got a thrilling first taste of what their new Premier Lacrosse League team is about.

1 year ago

Penelope Ettinger outside NOVA
Criminal Justice
Mental Health
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

‘NOVA changed my life’: Bucks County organization marks 50 years of serving victims of crime

In the past 50 years, NOVA has served over 100,000 victims of serious crimes or their family members in Bucks County.

1 year ago

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a close-up of The S.S. United States
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Historic SS United States is ordered out of its berth in Philadelphia. Can it find new shores?

A federal judge says a historic ocean liner that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago must leave its berth in Philadelphia by Sept. 12.

1 year ago

Philadelphia's Juneteenth Parade proceeded down 52nd Street from just outside the Mann Center to the festival at Malcolm X Park on June 16, 2024. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Photo essay: Philadelphia’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival highlights ‘Black excellence’ and ‘a celebration of our freedom’

Sunday’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival in Philadelphia served as a “celebration and homage to our ancestors.”

1 year ago

an aerial view of the site of a mass shooting shows turned over chairs and investigators working
Delaware
Gun Violence
Law
National

‘Frustrating’: A Delaware survivor of the Las Vegas mass shooting reacts to Supreme Court overturning bump stocks ban

A spokesperson with the Delaware Department of Justice says it is reviewing the ruling. Delaware banned bump stocks in 2018.

1 year ago

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Community Events
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
6abc

Here’s when Philly’s public pools will open for the 2024 season

Openings begin Monday, June 17, and several other pools across the city will open throughout the rest of the week.

1 year ago

Addie Schenkel, left, a recent Drexel graduate, and Arianna Papadakis, right, a rising junior, work together to collect data on clothing discarded by students during move out. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Environment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sustainability

Drexel professor, students take a deeper look at textile waste

Drexel professor Rachel Higgins and her students are recording data on discarded items to better understand textile waste in the Drexel community.

1 year ago

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