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Why are Gen Z men sticking with religion and young women leaving it?
For the first time, men appear to be more religious than women, with higher church attendance. These trends come at a time when religiosity in America is finally stabilizing.
Air Date: June 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 46:06We taste-tested this year’s Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off’ chips. Here’s what we thought
Like the past three years, we had folks in WHYY’s office pick their favorite chip flavor. We haven’t failed to predict the overall winner yet.
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More than 50% of Philly residents have family or friends struggling with substance abuse. One in three know someone who died from overdose.
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Pa. rolls out new Liberty Bell license plates as part of tourism push
Pennsylvania is giving its standard license plates a patriotic refresh with a new design featuring the Liberty Bell, blue lettering and the phrase “Let Freedom Ring.”
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For some Philadelphians, Club World Cup opener brought their favorite teams close to home
The match between Brazilian side Flamengo and Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunisie featured vibrant fan bases, walls of noise, and a chance to see their team in their hometown.
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Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate
There will be a number of events across the city through next Sunday.
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Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.
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Chester County takes flight with 17th annual hot air balloon festival
The 17th annual Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival brings colorful balloons, local food, live music and family fun to Willowdale Steeplechase.
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U.S. Army celebrates 250th anniversary in Philadelphia
Saturday’s events at Independence Mall are the core of a three-day, public celebration.
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Listen 1:01WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Willingboro, New Jersey
Burlington County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.
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Haddonfield’s historic Black neighborhood is now a destination on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail
The unveiling of the historical marker recognizing the once vibrant African American community is part of the borough’s pre-Juneteenth celebrations.
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Listen 1:02Here’s what you need to know about this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in Philly
The Linc has eight games of the tournament, including one on July 4. Here’s a guide to the teams, tickets and how to follow it around the city.
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Climate change is driving more flood risk. This solution is helping towns adapt
Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes.
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The measure, which would claw back two years of public media funding, passed by only two votes, with five Republicans voting against it and four Democrats missing the vote.
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