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In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains

On Saturday, the U.S. House approved nearly $61 billion in assistance, including nearly $14 billion to help Ukraine buy advanced weapons systems and defense equipment.

2 years ago

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Crime
Delaware
Gun Violence
Higher Education

Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed

Dover police say officers responded at 1:40 a.m. Sunday to a report of shots on campus. A Wilmington woman who was not a registered student was found with a gunshot wound.

2 years ago

black bear
Animals
Neighborhoods
Outdoors

New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring

While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.

2 years ago

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Gun Violence
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Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Man shot by police after domestic argument inside Philadelphia apartment complex

The officers involved in this shooting are being placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

2 years ago

Melissa Lynn Torre, founder of the Vellum Street Soap Company, with recycled glass jars and bottles she uses to package the skin products she creates and sells. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Business
Environment
Sustainability

Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help

Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.

2 years ago

Single Water Meter
PlanPhilly
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Philly water bills will rise in September. But more people are getting automatically enrolled in a discount program

Tens of thousands of Philly water customers could be automatically enrolled in a discount program this year, while others may see their bills go up.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
Building a picnic table
Housing
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Hundreds help clean and green neighborhoods in West Philly

More than 500 people joined ACHIEVEability to help with the beautification effort to promote civic pride.

2 years ago

People discussing housing
Community Events
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event

About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.

2 years ago

Demonstrators wave a huge Iranian flag in Tehran
NPR
International
Military

Israel launches missile strikes into Iran in response to Tehran’s attack Sunday

The strikes appear to be the response Israel vowed to carry out after an Iranian attack on Sunday, when Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel.

2 years ago

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National
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
6abc

Uber rider verification rolls out in Philadelphia, 11 other cities, to increase security for all

You could see a blue verification checkmark on your Uber account as of Thursday. Riders will be "verified" to make sure they are who they claim to be.

2 years ago

Scene from the Sixers basketball game
Philadelphia
Sports

The Sixers are heading to the playoffs. Here’s the full schedule

The Sixers will face the Knicks in their first round matchup, which kicks off Saturday in New York at Madison Square Garden.

2 years ago

Yolanda Wisher
Community Events
Philadelphia

Pew’s 2024 ‘State of the City’ event underscores big wins, big issues and trends to look for

Almost 200 people packed the auditorium at WHYY on Wednesday for the official launch of Pew’s latest State of the City report.

2 years ago

Iron Menace
Pennsylvania
Technology
Travel

Ghost riding: Dorney Park’s new roller coaster is a supernatural menace

Iron Menace, the Northeast region’s only zero-gravity drop coaster, tells the spooky story of the Lehigh Valley’s steel industry.

2 years ago

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Ray Pinney and another runner
Community Events
New Jersey
Sports

N.J. man to embark on 3-day, 196-mile ‘kindness run’ to benefit nonprofit formed after Sandy Hook tragedy

64-year-old Ray Pinney, of Boonton, is raising money for the Dylan’s Wings of Change charity, which helps student leaders.

2 years ago

Jason Kelce
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Former Eagle Jason Kelce lost his Super Bowl LII ring in probably the most Cincinnati way ever

The recently-retired Eagles center said his ring is probably in a landfill after it was used in the “Lombaby Games” at the University of Cincinnati.

2 years ago

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