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Firefighters from near and far descended on Chester County for day one of the 2024 Northeast Regional Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05The Wells Fargo Center is getting renamed. Now’s your chance: Name that jawn!
The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?
2 years ago
Wells Fargo planning to drop name from South Philadelphia sports arena
The financial services company says it will take its name off the sports arena next year when its contract expires.
2 years ago
Riders discuss possibilities, shortfalls of public transit at Bridging Blocks event
In the second of three conversations, participants of WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks asked for reliable transit and funding for the region’s public transportation.
2 years ago
City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades
Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.
2 years ago
Listen 1:00New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State
The Sixers already moved their practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden in 2016.
2 years ago
3 dead, 6 injured in West Philadelphia mass shooting
The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a fight at a large gathering with reportedly more than 100 people.
2 years ago
Listen :47A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners
An organization founded by a priest in Camden, NJ is giving lower-income wage-earners a chance to become homeowners.
2 years ago
A deadly day in Philly for cyclist, pedestrian
A CHOP resident was among the victims of vehicular violence in the city Wednesday. A vigil for those killed will be held Sunday.
2 years ago
Dog flu outbreak halts out-of-state transports at Delaware animal shelters
The suspension of out-of-state transports comes at a time when many Delaware Valley animal shelters are grappling with overcrowding.
2 years ago
How is the Philly area impacted by the global IT outage? Here’s what to know
Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.
2 years ago
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, Visa, ADT security, Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees
Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.
2 years ago
Sullivan steps on field, and sets record for youngest pro ever
At 14 years and 293 days, the Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest pro athlete in North American sports history.
2 years ago
The city’s only open-intake animal shelter is holding a foster drive in an effort to ease severe overcrowding — and save the lives of time-stamped dogs.
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