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Hundreds of families are affected by gun violence across Philadelphia each year — many cases go unsolved, leaving those left behind to grieve and fight for justice.
2 years ago
Listen 1:31How the South Philly Ikea caters to Philadelphia customers
From skyline shots in the fake windows to layouts that mimic rowhomes, the Swedish retailer is all about “local living solutions.”
2 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles unveil ‘kelly green’ hydrogen fueling station
A new hydrogen fueling station at the Linc uses water and solar power to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.
2 years ago
Jim’s West has lines out the door, lard-fried cheesesteaks, and a community mission
Shop owner Cortez Johnson, who’s also a film producer, grew up in the neighborhood and always wanted to revitalize a corner store.
2 years ago
Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted
Another 5,600 additional workers joined the strike on top of the 13,000 of the 146,000 members that began the strike one week ago.
2 years ago
Bisexuality as a ‘superpower’: Delaware advocates share stories, challenges, and triumphs
"Having the ability to love so many different people is such a blessing," said Kariselle Snow.
2 years ago
Bus carrying high school students to band camp veers off highway, killing 1 and hurting dozens
State police say the wreck happened Thursday on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda. That's about 45 miles northwest of New York City.
2 years ago
There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023
Most of the scrutinized books were written by or contained subject matter about people of color or members of the LGBTQ+ community, according to research by the ALA.
2 years ago
Escaped Missouri inmate on the run since June captured in Chester County, Pa.
An "armed and dangerous" inmate who escaped a jail in Barry County, Missouri earlier this summer was arrested on Thursday in Avondale, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
JoAnne Epps ‘wore her heart on her sleeve’: Kenyatta Johnson on her life and legacy
Epps, 72, died this week after suddenly falling ill at a campus event.
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Listen 4:35Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
Plans are now in the works to build apartments above a new ground floor of the Melrose.
2 years ago
Freight train hits cement truck at rail crossing in Middletown Twp., Bucks County
The crash is impacting service on SEPTA's West Trenton Line.
2 years ago
CPB grant prompts WHYY News expansion of statehouse coverage in Delaware
The Delaware newsroom expansion is part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s efforts to increase statehouse coverage around the country.
2 years ago
New tactic to reduce Delaware highway deaths: Community engagement
After 165 deaths on Delaware roads in 2022 — the most in more than 30 years — the state is hosting town halls to get feedback on its efforts to improve highway safety.
2 years ago
Fanatics wants to ‘make it right’ with Eagles fans who received crooked merchandise
CEO Michael Rubin says they've reached out to every affected customer to issue a new item.
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