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the Cooper River and the Camden Invincible mural
Studio 2
Crime
Gun Violence
New Jersey

How Camden curbed violence

Violent crime in Camden has seen a dramatic turnaround — with zero homicides recorded this summer. ...

Air Date: October 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Cherri Gregg, Samantha Fitzpatrick, Samantha Fitzpatrick and Michael Coard
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

WHYY hosts screening event and panel discussion honoring the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall

Produced by Emmy Award-winner and Oscar nominee Stanley Nelson and Travis Mitchell, the film explores Marshall’s landmark court victories and his historic appointment.

3 months ago

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A pile of children’s items at the Burns Material Recovery Facility in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia

North Philadelphia nonprofit offers vouchers to help would-be dumpers dispose of waste legally

Advocates say minimum fees at private disposal centers can push contractors to illegally dump waste. A new voucher program aims to fill the gap.

3 months ago

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Zierre McManus
Crime
Delaware
Sports

‘Más allá de lo aceptable’: 13 años después, otro asesinato en un evento deportivo juvenil en Eden Park, Wilmington

Tres personas, incluido un jugador de fútbol de 14 años, murieron en 2012 durante un tiroteo en Eden Park, en la zona de Southbridge de la ciudad.

3 months ago

Four women pose for a photo in a garden
Immigration
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

‘A lot of things to do’: Small organization takes first steps to tend to some of Philly’s most overlooked refugees

The Karen Community Association of Philadelphia is dedicated to helping Karen people — a refugee population from Myanmar — with specialized social service needs.

3 months ago

A woman holding a baby
Home & Family
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia families say Philly Joy Bank guaranteed income program provided stability during pregnancy

The program provides $1,000 a month for 18 months to families with low incomes who live in Cobbs Creek, Strawberry Mansion and Nicetown-Tioga.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner
Philadelphia
Sports

Dodgers’ Snell shines as bullpen holds off Phillies’ rally for 4-3 Game 2 win in NLDS

Despite a ninth inning rally, the Phillies lost again to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. The Phillies will face elimination in Game 3 on Wednesday.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia
Sports

Saquon Barkley struggles to duplicate his 2,000-yard rushing season for defending champion Eagles

Saquon Barkley seems to be struggling to find his rhythm this season. Barkley has managed only 267 yards rushing through five games.

3 months ago

miniature handmade robots
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

HitchBOT celebrated by hundreds in Elfreth’s Alley, 10 years after its demise there

Its journey was cut short in Philadelphia 10 years ago, but its legacy was commemorated this October — and could continue to be.

3 months ago

Battleship New Jersey
Community Events
Philadelphia

Planes, parades and, of course, lots of ships: Here’s how the U.S. Navy will celebrate its 250th anniversary in Philly

Jet fighter flyovers, a flotilla of boats and a 7,000-person parade will all be part of the Navy and Marines’ celebration of 250 years of history.

3 months ago

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The Sheraton hotel in Center City
Business
Employment
Philadelphia

Strikes begin at 2 Center City Philadelphia hotels

Union contracts have expired at eight Center City hotels, with picket lines forming over the weekend outside the Sheraton and the Hampton Inn.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Sports

Broncos rally from 14-point deficit to hand Eagles their first loss of the season, 21-17

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 280 yards in the loss. Hurts had a 2-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Goedert and a 47-yard TD pass to Saquon Barkley.

3 months ago

Adah Cho (pictured rear), acting at the event’s emcee
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

From Kayageum to K-pop: Festival celebrates Korean culture and community in West Philly

Event shares culture, food and much more on a gorgeous fall weekend.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper
Philadelphia
Sports

Hernández’s homer lifts Ohtani and the Dodgers over the Phillies 5-3 in NL Division Series opener

The Dodgers took a 1-0 series lead over the Phillies in the NLDS after winning Saturday night in Philadelphia. Game 2 is Monday at Citizens Bank Park.

3 months ago

A purple ribbon for the awareness about the unacceptability of the violence against women
Delaware
Mental Health
Public Health

Abriendo Puertas opens doors of safety and support for Latino survivors of domestic violence in Delaware

Abriendo Puertas has helped nearly 70 survivors this year, providing shelter, safety plans and vital bilingual support services.

3 months ago

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