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National

Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says

The fatal collision is being investigated "only as a traffic crash" and there was no threat to the president's residence, law enforcement authorities said.

2 years ago

Participants in the WHYY News Civic Dialogue Summit at the Liberty Bell. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY News)
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5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit

The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.

2 years ago

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A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’

Cindy McCain said a cease-fire and a greatly increased flow of aid through land and sea routes was essential to confronting the growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

2 years ago

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Philly Girls Jump celebrate ‘Double Dutch Day’ with an Awbury Park bash Saturday

Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.

2 years ago

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Health Care
Philadelphia
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The ‘backbone of the hospital’: Penn Medicine residents are rallying for higher salaries, better working conditions

"World-class health care institutions have to pay world-class wages and offer their workers respect,” said one Philly City Council member.

2 years ago

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History
Innovation
Philadelphia
Technology

William Noel, groundbreaking librarian and open data advocate, has died

The Philadelphia native was honored at the White House for his advocacy of unrestricted digital information access.

2 years ago

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Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

As spring flowers bloom, Callery pear trees can no longer be planted in Pa.

Pennsylvania is just one of more than a dozen states that have recently banned — or want to ban — the ornamental tree.

2 years ago

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Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘New beginnings’ at Jim’s Steaks on South Street

Customers lined up for Wednesday’s reopening to relive old memories and explore an iconic refurbishment.

2 years ago

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Law
Philadelphia
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Transportation
6abc

Tickets coming for car owners with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia

Come July 1, vehicles with illegal tints — more than 70% visible light transmittance — will be subject to a $100 parking ticket.

2 years ago

Using a tactical vehicle, New York City police enter an upper floor of Hamilton Hall on the Columbia University campus in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after the building was taken over by protesters earlier in the day.
NPR
Higher Education
National
Protests

New York police have cleared Hamilton Hall and the encampment at Columbia University

New York police arrested dozens of people on two campuses Tuesday night after officers cleared out a Columbia University building occupied by protesters.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Unpaid utility bills may close ‘unfit’ senior housing complex in West Philly

Gas service at Brith Sholom House may be shut off this month. It’s just the latest threat to tenants still living at the 12-story complex.

2 years ago

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Howard Holland
Incarceration
Pennsylvania
Policing

8 months after prison break, Chester County officials appoint Howard Holland as new warden

Since the escape and manhunt of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, Howard Holland has been tasked with improving prison safety and community connections.

2 years ago

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Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Move over, July 4: Philly’s planning a new celebration on the ‘real’ Independence Day

Activities planned for July 2 include a new parade and other festivities in Old City in keeping with John Adams’ 1776 wishes.

2 years ago

The protests converged at the University of Pennsylvania on April 25, 2024, where students are attempting to occupy the campus grounds. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Politics
Protests

Student protest amidst war in Gaza, former Obama White House social secretary Deesha Dyer, cocktail brothers

Protests over the war in Gaza have erupted at colleges and universities in our region. We talk with a student newspaper reporter about what activists on both sides are saying.

Air Date: April 30, 2024 12:00 pm

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Environment
Pennsylvania
Preservation
Public Spaces

Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus

A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.

2 years ago

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