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‘Like a new planet’: WHYY News to debut new Delaware documentary, ‘Resurrecting Riverside’
The long-neglected swath of Northeast Wilmington has a rich history, and now it’s undergoing a comprehensive $500 million revitalization.
2 years ago
Philly property owners could soon face fines if their EV chargers don’t work
Electric vehicle owners say the city does not have enough public chargers, and the ones that do exist need to be maintained.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05Pro squash player shares her love of the sport ahead of U.S. championships in West Philly
Pro squash player Amanda Sobhy, ranked No. 2 in the U.S., reflects on her journey and the growth of squash in the U.S. ahead of the U.S. Open Championships in West Philly.
2 years ago
Listen 6:28Brookhaven Borough grants family shelter permission to stay
The borough amended its sale agreement with Our Lady of Charity Parish and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, keeping the shelter open for the “foreseeable future.”
2 years ago
‘Rush to judgment’: Attorney says teenager charged in Coatesville bus shooting is innocent
Attorney Vincent J. Caputo says his client, 17-year-old Jaki White-Marshall, did not conspire with three other individuals to shoot someone on a Coatesville school bus.
2 years ago
Environmentalists caution against PhilaPort proposal to dredge Delaware River — again
PhilaPort’s new 15-year plan includes a proposal to deepen the Delaware River from 45 to 50 feet.
2 years ago
Listen 1:22Philadelphia residents discuss concerns about voting during WHYY’s latest Bridging Blocks event
Some residents cite a lack of trust in elected officials as a reason for historically low voter turnout rates in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Riders push back on SEPTA’s fare hike plan
Key card users will see a 25% increase within the city.
2 years ago
What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?
The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago
For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind
Emotions ran high in Columbus Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star and his late brother Matthew at their home opener against the Florida Panthers.
2 years ago
Jenkintown Police Benevolent Association issues vote of ‘no confidence’ in police chief
Borough officials are defending the police chief as Jenkintown explores dismantling its police department to cut costs.
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Listen 1:24Philadelphia police and the district attorney’s office say they’ve identified the driver who struck nurses and a gunshot victim Oct. 12 outside Penn Presbyterian.
2 years ago
6 key takeaways from the latest poll on Latino voters in battleground states
More than 70% of Latino voters in battleground states plan to vote in this election, according to the survey.
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