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Each program mixes interviews with guest travel experts, your call-ins with questions and comments, and music. We talk about our favorite travels in Europe, as well as travel anywhere in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

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New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents

The state Department of Corrections is partnering with the nonprofit Give Something Back to provide mentorship and other wraparound support.

2 months ago

Sarah Bailey shops through clothes
Health Care
Innovation
Visual Arts

Functional yet stylish: People with chronic conditions call for inclusivity in fashion industry

Advocates are calling on the fashion industry to consider clothing that provides access to medical devices, have adaptable waistbands or are made of breathable fabrics.

2 months ago

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Government
Philadelphia

Philly announces plans to invest $100M in city neighborhoods for 2026 celebrations outside of the historic district

“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.

2 months ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Manayunk Restaurant Week returns after a 5-year hiatus

The restaurants are offering multi-course deals on Main Street, starting Sept. 8.

2 months ago

Streamer IShowSpeed meets Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia
Sports
Technology
Billy Penn

Who is IShowSpeed and why was his Philly visit such a big deal?

The hugely popular livestreamer was met with crowds of young people while checking in on Philly’s cultural landmarks.

2 months ago

Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
New Jersey
Politics
Sex & Relationships

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis

Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.

2 months ago

police at crash scene
Crime
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Fairmount Park, car seized by police

Investigators are looking into the death of a bicyclist in Fairmount Park on Tuesday. No arrests have been made.

2 months ago

Jalen Carter in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia
Sports
Transportation

Eagles issue travel advisory for Thursday’s home opener amid SEPTA cuts

With service cuts that eliminated the express routes still in effect, the Birds are recommending ticketed fans arrive early and carpool.

2 months ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

For SEPTA Regional Rail riders, the headaches just keep coming

Disruptive safety inspections end, but service cuts and fare hikes may kick in soon.

2 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Community Events
Media
Philadelphia

WHYY’s PlanPhilly to host pop-up newsroom at Cobbs Creek Library on Sept. 4

The event is a chance for community members to speak directly with journalists reporting on transportation and housing concerns.

2 months ago

Nick Sirianni holding the trophy with confetti dropping
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles seek elusive NFC East repeat on path to another Super Bowl title

The Philadelphia Eagles aren't using the word “repeat” in their quest for another Super Bowl title.

2 months ago

Composted remains of Jacqueline Reis Messina
Aging
Delaware
Environment

‘Back to the earth’: Human composting offers families an eco-friendly death care option for loved ones

New Jersey could be the 14th state to allow human composting. Advocates say the option is more eco-friendly than burial or cremation.

2 months ago

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A police officer working at his desk
Aging
Delaware
Policing

‘I’ll be with you for the rest of my life’: Daily automated calls a lifeline for older Delaware adults who live alone

About 200 people belong to New Castle County’s Senior Roll Call Lifeline program. Several have been rescued after falling while home alone.

2 months ago

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A drumline marches through South Philadelphia
Employment
Philadelphia
Protests

‘Digging in’: Union leaders strike defiant tone at Labor Day festival in South Philly

Speakers, and attendees, at the annual event warned that workers are in a vulnerable moment and need to speak out.

2 months ago

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Community Events
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Acquaint yourself with Philadelphia’s parks with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s fall programming

The Fairmount Park Conservancy runs programs all year, and the busiest season is here.

2 months ago

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