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Chester County reaches ‘functional zero milestone’ for chronic homelessness. What does that mean?

A “functional zero” means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness in Chester County.

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Billy Penn

Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out

From ‘Philadelphia Stadium’ to the Lemon Hill fan fest, the volunteers in their neon shirts will be a beacon of aid for fans who’ve lost their way.

3 months ago

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We the people: At Stenton, Dinah’s story reveals the contradictions of liberty and slavery in Revolutionary Philadelphia

At a WHYY community event, historians and residents examined how one formerly enslaved woman's fight for freedom reveals the contradictions at the heart of America's founding.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails

Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride

“That is not us,” police commissioner Kevin J. Bethel said, rejecting claims that the department is hostile to Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What the 52nd Street El doesn’t show you

Philly’s Walnut Hill neighborhood features Civil Rights history, science fiction origins, and some of the best food in Philly.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What do freedom, liberty and unity taste like? For Herr’s, apparently cheese, barbecue and more cheese

After 100,000 votes in Herr’s Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250 contest, chip lovers have selected their top three curated concept flavors.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia

WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ host Terry Gross has the script flipped on her by Philadelphia Orchestra’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin

After 50 years as an interview host, Gross fields questions from Nézet-Séguin about opera, life choices and smoking.

3 months ago

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New Jersey
Public Health
Public Safety

City of Camden suspends EMR’s junkyard license after 2-alarm fire

The May fire was the latest of over a dozen at facilities run by EMR in Camden since 2020. The suspension will be reevaluated in early July.

3 months ago

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Outdoors
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

A perfect afternoon in West Philly’s Garden Court: Canopies, curiosities and creativity

Beneath the neighborhood’s serene architectural surface lies a fiercely eccentric creative ecosystem — one you can feel most acutely on a long, unhurried afternoon.

3 months ago

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History
Medicine
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Pennsylvania

Daughters of the American Revolution honors hospital at Historic Yellow Springs — but can’t officially name any nurses

For decades, descendants of Abigail Hartman Rice have hunted for evidence of their ancestor’s patriotic contribution to enshrine her in the nonprofit.

3 months ago

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Malcom Kenyatta, Pennsylvania State Representative and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair, introduces Joe Biden
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Philadelphia
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Joe Biden and Philadelphia trailblazers recognized for LGBTQ+ advocacy at annual Stonewall Awards ceremony

The annual Pride Month ceremony recognizes Philadelphia leaders for their LGBTQ+ advocacy.

3 months ago

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Community Events
New Jersey

In Willingboro, New Jersey, barbecue and conversation help strengthen community ties

Central Jersey residents, leaders and community organizations gathered for a neighborhood picnic focused on connection.

3 months ago

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Community Events
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

World’s oldest standing Ferris wheel returns to Phoenixville to rise again

Once a fixture of the Jersey shoreline that shaped Bruce Springsteen, the Phoenix Wheel now stands permanently in the Pennsylvania town where it was made.

3 months ago

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New Jersey
Public Health
Public Safety

City of Camden issues cease operations order to EMR after two-alarm fire

The order comes after city, county and state elected officials called on government agencies to shut EMR’s Camden operations.

3 months ago

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