Community
Delco coalition addressing issues facing unhoused people
The new coalition has already identified barriers in shelter access, such as proof of Delaware County residency requirements and low wages for homeless outreach workers.
1 year ago
High schoolers participate in 1st Annual Philadelphia Civics Day
Students from schools such as Constitution High School, Central High School, and Lincoln High School presented presentations on current policy.
1 year ago
Philadelphia union goes on strike against Liberty Coca-Cola for greater wages, fair benefits
Liberty Coca-Cola also bottles and distributes Dr. Pepper, Dasani Water, Fanta Soda, and Sprite, among many other brands.
1 year ago
Shooting injures 2 women at Lincoln University; 2 men wanted for questioning
It happened at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday at a campus event called Yardfest.
1 year ago
Carranza’s goal pulls Union into 2-2 draw with Fire
The Union have not won in five straight games.
1 year ago
At least 4 people were killed in a shooting at a teen’s birthday party in Alabama
Over 17 ambulances responded to a shooting in downtown Dadeville, Ala. — a small city located about an hour's drive from the state capital of Montgomery.
1 year ago
Camden, N.J. announces Office of Gun Violence Prevention at Moms Demand Action lunch
The Camden Board of Commissioners hosted lunch for local Moms Demand Action members, lawmakers, and law enforcement to discuss N.J.’s contributions to gun violence prevention.
1 year ago
West Philadelphia street renamed in honor of famous artist, activist
"He was the most famous, the most wealthy, the most well-known African American man in the world," experts say.
1 year ago
13-year-old boy to be charged in shooting of 12-year-old girl in Cobbs Creek
According to the district attorney's office, a total of four children ages 12 to 13 were inside a home without any adults around.
1 year ago
A changing climate is contributing to longer wildfire seasons in New Jersey, experts say
Officials say that 99% of wildfires are caused by humans.
1 year ago
Pew report finds that Philly continues to struggle, despite pandemic bounce back
A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows that Philadelphians are re-engaging in city life but concerns regarding public health, housing, and safety still remain.
1 year ago
Cybercriminals stole sensitive photos of nearly 3K patients in LVHN data breach: Officials
Some of those images were posted on the dark web.
1 year ago
No unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in air near Hunting Park junkyard fire, city says
Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.
1 year ago
Editor’s note: WHYY News announces new senior leadership team, hires, and promotions
The news department announced a revamped editorial leadership role and numerous promotions.
1 year ago
As Philly mayoral primary nears, candidates are dropping out and endorsements are piling up
As the campaign winds down the candidates are getting backers to line up behind them.
1 year ago