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Most Jersey Shore beaches are in good shape as summer starts, but serious erosion a problem in spots

Even in shore towns where erosion has not reached crisis levels, the shoreline is somewhat narrower this year.

2 years ago

Kensington residents and community members highlight local programs and services in the area during WHYY’s Bridging Blocks discussion at Kensington Library on May 22, 2024.
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Kensington residents and community leaders say they want to change the narrative around the neighborhood’s image

Changing the portrayal of Kensington, some residents say, starts with amplifying the positive work being done to uplift communities — "something we can all be proud of.”

2 years ago

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New pro-Palestinian encampment pops up in Clark Park in West Philly

Early Thursday morning, police gave pro-Palestinian protesters on Drexel University's campus a warning to disband, and the protesters cleared that encampment.

2 years ago

Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters marched from City Hall toward University City on Saturday. They linked arms and encircled a group of people setting up tents on Drexel University's campus.
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Philadelphia
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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Drexel leave encampment as police arrive

Protesters were given a warning from Drexel police before the PPD moved in.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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6abc

Drexel returning to normal operations Thursday amid pro-Palestinian campus protest

President John Fry has repeatedly called on protesters to disband since the encampment started Saturday night.

2 years ago

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K-12
Philadelphia
6abc

Kensington teacher, student go viral for ‘veggie dance’ battle

A second-grader and his teacher at Deep Roots Charter School have won the hearts of the internet — a video of their dance battle has nearly 20 million views on TikTok.

2 years ago

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Delaware
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Health Care
Home & Family

Delaware, Tennessee to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families

A Delaware pilot program that provides free diapers and wipes to postpartum parents for the first three months after giving birth will be extended.

2 years ago

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LGBTQ
New Jersey
Philadelphia
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A Methodist pastor was defrocked for telling her Philly congregation of her same-sex relationship. She’s now been reinstated

Beth Stroud was defrocked in 2004, but less than three weeks after the United Methodist Church repealed its anti-LGBTQ bans, she has been reinstated as pastor.

2 years ago

Law enforcement stand at the scene of a fatal shooting at Delaware County Linen, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Chester, Pa.
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Pennsylvania
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2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester

DA Stollsteimer described the incident as a “workplace shooting” where an employee “took out his anger.”

2 years ago

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Music
Philadelphia

Philly Music Fest returns this October with 21 different acts across 7 days

This year’s festival will feature headliners Waxahatchee on Oct. 22 and singer-songwriter Amos Lee on Oct. 24.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Inside the century-long effort to protect the Wissahickon

Since 1924, Friends of the Wissahickon have worked to safeguard the creek from pollution and now, climate change.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Philly could get a consumer protection office inside City Hall

The proposed consumer protection office would help the city hold businesses accountable for unfair or deceptive trade practices.

2 years ago

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History
National
Pennsylvania

TED Talks coming to Philly as part of 250th celebration of America’s independence

The speakers series now joins other 2026 events in Philly, including the World Cup, the MLB All-Star contest and March Madness.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Streets & Roads

What to do about ATVs in the city

Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.

Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000

Drexel planned a “phased return” to normal operations on Tuesday, with labs and some other classes to be held in person and lecture classes to stay remote.

2 years ago

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