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The Fourth of July fireworks display reaches its finale at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Billy Penn

The Fourth in Philly: See Kesha, parade your pet, and catch some fireworks

Free Independence Day events include concerts, exhibits, and lots of marching bands.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over ‘unwelcome kiss’

SportsRadio 94WIP's parent company immediately opened up an investigation into the incident after hearing about Eskin's “unwelcome kiss.”

2 years ago

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Camden County’s Homeward Bound animal shelter is at full capacity and urgently seeking adopters

The New Jersey animal rescue, like many in the Philadelphia region, continues to see a number of owner surrenders for pets who were adopted mid-pandemic.

2 years ago

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Billy Penn

Transit advocates offer water to bus passengers and demand a new station

The city should put the bus terminal in an Old City parking garage, they say.

2 years ago

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(Hannah Yoon for NPR)
Crime
Gun Violence
Public Safety

As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working

The first four months of 2024 saw ...

2 years ago

Paul George during a game
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

What the experts think about the Sixers landing Paul George

PG-13 will round out a formidable big three alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but will it be enough for a 76ers title run?

2 years ago

Ginger Arts Center in Chinatown
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Ginger Arts Center offers Chinatown’s youth a place to learn, connect and be themselves

The youth-led arts center, based in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, offers young people a safe space to learn about the arts and their cultures.

2 years ago

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Law
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Thousands ticketed in Philly crackdown on sidewalk parking and ADA violations

The goal is to stop people parking on sidewalks, and blocking curb cuts for those with special needs.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Philly activists, supporters and journalists discuss education, mental health issues and the problems impacting the LGBTQIA+ community at WHYY News’ Pride Brunch event

The intimate setting enabled attendees to have deeper conversations and network with those on the frontlines of the fight for equality.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

How can Philly “shut down” Kensington’s massive open-air drug market?

The city is in uncharted territory, experts say, but has some options.

2 years ago

Paul George celebrates on the court
Philadelphia
Sports

Paul George signs $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers

At 34, George is still elite — averaging 22.6 points this past season, the ninth consecutive season in which he has averaged at least 20 points per game.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Animals
Environment
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Pennsylvania

Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens

Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.

2 years ago

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Officials in Upper Merion Township begin second phase of single-use plastic ban

Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Philly small business owners are adjusting to the new ‘status quo’

For the second year in a row, a majority of area small businesses reported being in “poor” or “fair” financial condition in 2023.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media

At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.

2 years ago

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