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An Elkins Park cantor and world-class composer recently passed away. His music lives on
Dr. Charles Stuart Davidson helped earn Congregation Adath Jeshurun a reputation as the “singing synagogue.” Ilana Davidson joined WHYY to remember her late father.
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Listen 6:38Cybersecurity at water utilities a national concern after Pa. water authority hacked
The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.
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Michigan and Washington will face off in the 2024 college football championship
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in a game that went to overtime, while the Washington Huskies beat the Texas Longhorns.
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Twins born in New Jersey hospital have birthdays in two different years
Eve and Billy Humphrey of Merchantville, N.J., were caught off guard when they found out they were expecting twin boys.
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An all-terrain wheelchair is coming to Wharton State Forest in Burlington County
This spring, visitors to Wharton State Forest with mobility impairments will be able to experience the great outdoors like never before.
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Listen 0:55Dewey Dunk rings in new year with a splash of tradition and community spirit
Over 100 dunkers screamed their way into the new year, plunging into the Atlantic Ocean at Dewey Beach's 13th annual dunk.
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Editor’s note: WHYY News team welcomes journalists, celebrates noteworthy storytelling in 2023
WHYY journalism was recognized with numerous national and local awards this year.
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Eagles’ playoff path disrupted after Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes in Cardinals rally
The playoff-bound Eagles’ fourth loss this month was a huge setback to their standing in the NFC.
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Beyond the ball drop: a pickle, pine cones and a MoonPie will mark the new year
Times Square is not the only place that drops something to count down to the new year. A duck decoy, a MoonPie and a pickle are some of the other things that will descend at m
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WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.
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Homelessness in the Philly region, by the numbers
Of people who experience homelessness in Philly, more than 17% are children under the age of 18, and over 8% are youth ages 18 to 24.
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Public libraries reveal their most borrowed books of 2023
Not all libraries track checkouts, and there isn't one definitive national list. But here are some of this year's top reads compiled by public libraries in the U.S.
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Youth homelessness in Philadelphia illustrated: ‘They are invisible’
The artistic piece was created by Philadelphian Gabby Rodriguez in three different mediums — color pencil, watercolor, and marker.
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Ready to ring in 2024? A family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration is planned for Philly
Crafts, a “square” drop to ring in the New Year, and fireworks are part of the family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Chinatown restaurant Shiao Lan Kung to close in January
After 36 years in business, the Cantonese spot will shut down with the retirement of proprietor King Au.
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