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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

One year in, Watch Party PHL has plans to provide a permanent home for women’s sports fans in Philly

The group packed Lucy’s with over 350 people for the NCAA women’s basketball final between UConn and South Carolina. It hopes soon to have its own home.

2 months ago

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, firma su primera orden ejecutiva, creando un programa de formación profesional para jóvenes, detrás del escenario después de la ceremonia de toma de posesión en la Universidad Estatal de Delaware.
Delaware

Primer Estado WhatsApp: ‘Primeras semanas en el cargo, Golpe al tráfico de drogas, y Nuevos aranceles anunciados’

Delaware enfrenta una nueva etapa con cambios en el liderazgo, esfuerzos contra el crimen organizado y decisiones que marcan la política económica del estado.

2 months ago

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New Jersey
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New Jersey’s REAL ID deadline: What residents need to know

Starting May 7, REAL IDs will be the only driver’s licenses accepted to board a plane or enter a federal building.

2 months ago

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Employment
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is recruiting bilingual workers with a pay incentive pilot program

The pilot program will focus on recruiting workers for employment services and unemployment compensation benefits.

2 months ago

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Kate Quinn
Business
Philadelphia

Mütter Museum’s controversial executive director is gone; new CEO weighs in

Her leadership for the past 2.5 years has been polarizing, and led to controversies both internal and external.

2 months ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia

‘52 weeks of Firsts’: Philadelphia prepares for 2026 by making a list of firsts

City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

2 months ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Bradley Cooper brings ‘new’ Philly cheesesteak standard to NYC

Danny & Coop’s uses cheesesteak formula perfected in South Philly by co-owner DiDiampietro, of Angelo’s, to woo Big Apple customers.

2 months ago

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Food & Drink
Politics

‘Food is medicine’: Healthy food from Delaware charity could see cuts amid federal funding freeze to food aid

Food banks in Delaware are trying to keep feeding needy residents after the Trump administration froze millions in food assistance to states.

2 months ago

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Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly to honor families and survivors during National Crime Victims Rights Week

Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.

2 months ago

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Higher Education
Immigration
Philadelphia

3 Penn students have had their international visas revoked

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

2 months ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Dine Latino Restaurant Week highlights diversity and deals in Philly’s food scene

Two dozen restaurants from a variety of cultures are offering free desserts and appetizers with every two entrées purchased through April 12.

2 months ago

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New Jersey
Public Safety

Trenton, N.J. Fire Department appoints first woman fire captain in its history

The new fire captain wants to encourage girls and boys to consider becoming a firefighter.

2 months ago

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Energy
Housing
Philadelphia

With funding for Philly’s Built to Last program not in mayor’s budget proposal, supporters go to City Council for help

The “one-stop-shop” program that coordinates home repair, energy efficiency and solar for low-income homeowners could be at risk.

2 months ago

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WHYY News’ Civic News Summit: 5 trends in civic news

Panelists from a range of different media organizations and platforms shared their insights and best practices about an ever-changing industry.

2 months ago

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Gun Violence
Music
Philadelphia

Philly group remembers gun violence victims through music

Hearing Philadelphia engages with families impacted by gun violence by offering music to help with healing.

2 months ago

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