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A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Crime
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Philadelphia

Man killed after junk haulers looking for gun cache break into wrong home in Lower Merion

Detectives traced a vehicle one suspect drove to the scene to a Philadelphia home where they found the jewelry box, they said.

2 years ago

Jacqueline Bailey-Davis holds a hand up
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Policing

Norristown police chief resigns after being placed on administrative leave

Jacqueline Bailey-Davis resigned on Tuesday. The former police chief had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25.

2 years ago

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History
Pennsylvania
Religion

Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve keeps its traditions alive

Moravian missionaries named the Pennsylvania city of Bethlehem after the biblical birthplace of Jesus on Christmas Eve in 1741.

2 years ago

Art Haywood speaks at Philly's 4th annual Palestine Day
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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philly’s 4th annual Palestinian solidarity day commemorates contributions of local residents

“The sole purpose of this day is to recognize the longstanding contributions historically, economically, socially of Palestinians,” said Jude Husein, a Palestinian American.

2 years ago

people working on the foundation of the new center
Delaware
Homelessness
Public Spaces

Georgetown’s Pallet Village breaks ground on community center, expanding support for residents getting back on their feet

A 2,000-square-foot community center is under construction with a kitchen, meeting rooms and office spaces to support residents in transition.

2 years ago

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A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Policing
Public Safety

Why Pennsylvania scores high for police misconduct settlement cases

A study by a North Carolina–based firm revealed Pennsylvania paid out more than $54 million in settlements over five years.

2 years ago

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A sign reads Welcome to Downingtown
Aging
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

Brandywine Valley Active Aging eyes permanent location for Downingtown senior center

The organization has been leasing space at Brandywine Grace Church for the past few years to serve as a temporary Downingtown campus.

2 years ago

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A conceptual rendering of improvements to Market Street
Billy Penn
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Overhaul of Market Street in Old City gets underway

By 2026, expect a narrower street, a new plaza and raised bike lanes.

2 years ago

Tasneem Abbas waving to people after arriving at the airport
Immigration
International
Military
Philadelphia

Philly welcomes Palestinian refugee for medical treatment

After losing an arm in a bombing, a Palestinian girl is receiving humanitarian aid and care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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Cats in a filthy home
Animals
Philadelphia
6abc

ACCT Philly seeks loving homes for more than 30 cats rescued from home

ACCT Philly says the cats received medical evaluations and are now ready for adoption.

2 years ago

A view of the Upper Darby Township building
Employment
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Upper Darby municipal workers to hold strike authorization vote

If Transport Workers Local 234 votes to give their leaders the power to call for a strike, a possible walkout could happen as soon as New Year’s Day.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports

Jalen Hurts accounts for 3 TDs and Eagles beat Steelers 27-13 for franchise-best 10th straight win

“So that’s what you all wanted to see?” asked Hurts, who was playing with a broken finger on his non-throwing hand.

2 years ago

Lori Ney with her dog at the rally
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

2024 in photos: A battleground year for the Philly region

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Sports

Sixers rookie Jared McCain out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery

McCain, who has starred for the struggling Philadelphia 76ers early in the season, reported a sore left knee after Friday night’s 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

2 years ago

Anuj Gupta, CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks to a group of people at the center's office in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of The Welcoming Center)
Immigration
Pennsylvania

The Welcoming Center receives $1M to expand its work throughout Pa.

The center plans to offer programming for immigrant communities in Chester and Montgomery counties, as well as other parts of the commonwealth.

2 years ago

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