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Community-driven resources for people experiencing homelessness in Delaware

Organizations like Housing Alliance Delaware and The Shepherd’s Office aim to support Delaware’s unhoused population.

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What a ‘Code Purple’ means for Delaware residents

Delawareans can connect to Code Purple resources via Delaware 211 by calling or texting 211.

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New blueprint offers 140 ways to stop violent crime in Philly

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Research shows people create 25% more waste over the holiday season. Some shoppers are taking a different approach this year.

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Insects, wildfires, and Philly’s 100th mayor: Here are WHYY News’ most read stories of 2023

From Sixers arena drama to rain-activated poetry, there was something for everyone in 2023.

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Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag problem

The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.

2 years ago

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Xfinity notifies its customers of data breach linked to software vulnerability

Xfinity said there was unauthorized access to internal systems as a result of this vulnerability, which was previously announced by software provider Citrix, between Oct. 16.

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Chopper 6 crash kills 2 workers at Action News; cause under investigation

The pilot and photographer died as a result of the helicopter crash Tuesday night as they returned from an assignment at the Jersey Shore.

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2023 in photos: Philly chases sporting feats and political firsts

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2 years ago

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‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 4: An ‘Ark of Safety’ for LGBTQ+ community

In this episode, we talk to the founder of the Ark of Safety and a couple of young residents as they wade through old trauma in an attempt to create an accepting environment.

Air Date: December 20, 2023

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Homelessness
Philadelphia
Public Health

‘I’m just trying to survive’: Outreach workers rush to get unsheltered Philadelphians inside during Code Blue

When a person’s heart has stopped due to cold, hospitals pump warm liquid into the space around their lungs to try to revive them.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia named first ‘Sensory Inclusive City’

Some 16,000 city workers have undergone special training to help people with sensory disorders.

2 years ago

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Jalen Hurts plays through illness, but late mistakes doom Eagles in 20-17 loss to Seahawks

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Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Homelessness
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Sister Mary Scullion reflects on helping Philly’s unhoused over 40 years, and what Project HOME residents taught her

Sister Mary Scullion and a Project HOME resident discuss her community impact and what she learned over the last 50 years.

2 years ago

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6abc

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to start Monday Night Football game vs. Seahawks: Source

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to start Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks after he was downgraded to questionable on Sunday because of an illness.

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