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New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems
New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.
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Listen 1:14Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe said the closure is a “symptom” of an “ongoing onslaught” on abortion rights.
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Listen :55Wayward bear’s journey across northern Delaware ends after car strike
The bear affectionately known as “Delabear” on social media met a tragic end after being hit by a car on a Delaware highway.
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Listen 1:01WHYY News joins Every Voice, Every Vote initiative to expand access to civic news and information
The grant funding will support community-centered projects that prioritize solutions-focused accountability reporting and civic engagement.
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Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park introduces new amphitheater and outdoor classroom
The Delaware park has seen significant changes over the past year, including new bilingual signs along its trails.
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Upgrades will address aging infrastructure, HVAC issues, failing systems, limited space for programming and visitors and parking constraints.
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U.S. Congress could come to Philly in 2026 for a commemorative session
Sessions outside of Washington, D.C. are rare. There have only been two since the Capitol moved there from Philadelphia in 1800.
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Listen 1:13The James Farm Ecological Preserve will add a new educational campus to enhance visitor engagement and environmental education.
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Listen 1:19AFAHO in Southwest Philly celebrates African and Caribbean culture
90% of the students enrolled in the organization’s after-school program are immigrants or refugees from African countries.
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Fatal drownings among young children nationally rose 12% from 2020 to 2021, according to a new federal report.
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Listen 1:58Philly’s pro women’s ultimate team to take on Championship Weekend at Drexel’s Vidas Field
In its second season, Surge has the chance to become Philly’s latest championship team.
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‘This is how I’m gonna die’: Former employees remember the PES refinery explosion, 5 years later
A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.
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Listen 4:53U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live
In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds.
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Phillies star pitcher Ranger Suárez overjoyed with pitching in front of family for 1st time
Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez pitched in front of his wife and two young children in the United States for the first time in his professional career.
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7 people wounded in North Philly shooting, police say
Police said no weapons were recovered at the scene and no arrests have been made.
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