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Law enforcement stand at the scene of a fatal shooting at Delaware County Linen, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Chester, Pa.
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester

DA Stollsteimer described the incident as a “workplace shooting” where an employee “took out his anger.”

2 years ago

Waxahatchee by a tree
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia

Philly Music Fest returns this October with 21 different acts across 7 days

This year’s festival will feature headliners Waxahatchee on Oct. 22 and singer-songwriter Amos Lee on Oct. 24.

2 years ago

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The Wissahickon creek
Environment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Inside the century-long effort to protect the Wissahickon

Since 1924, Friends of the Wissahickon have worked to safeguard the creek from pollution and now, climate change.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Business
Economy
Philadelphia

Philly could get a consumer protection office inside City Hall

The proposed consumer protection office would help the city hold businesses accountable for unfair or deceptive trade practices.

2 years ago

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Inside the Franklin Institute near the Ben Franklin memorial
Government
History
National
Pennsylvania

TED Talks coming to Philly as part of 250th celebration of America’s independence

The speakers series now joins other 2026 events in Philly, including the World Cup, the MLB All-Star contest and March Madness.

2 years ago

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Young people riding ATVs through the streets of Philly. (Kimberly Painter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Crime
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads

What to do about ATVs in the city

Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.

Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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protesters on drexel campus
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Protests

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000

Drexel planned a “phased return” to normal operations on Tuesday, with labs and some other classes to be held in person and lecture classes to stay remote.

2 years ago

Jon Roesser
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

‘The perfect spot’: Weavers Way opens new grocery store in Germantown

The new co-op opening comes as the neighborhood experiences a rise in residential development.

2 years ago

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Billie Barnes next to the Bucks County Workforce on Wheels bus
Employment
Innovation
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Resume writing and interview prep: Bucks County launches Workforce on Wheels bus, expands PA CareerLink access

The new mobile vehicle offers career development resources on resume writing, interview skills, job searching and more.

2 years ago

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a graduate hugs a woman at graduation
Changing Communities
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

Cabrini University holds its final graduation ceremony before school closes indefinitely

After 67 years of operation, the university announced last June that it would close indefinitely. Kylie Kelce gave the final commencement speech.

2 years ago

Loree Jones-Brown
Food & Drink
Government
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

More than 28% of Black Philadelphians face food insecurity. Philabundance wants to fix that

Food insecurity in the region has jumped nearly 8% in three years, and 67% of residents live below the threshold for SNAP benefits.

2 years ago

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched from City Hall toward University City on Saturday. They linked arms and encircled a group of people setting up tents on Drexel University's campus. (Emily Neil/WHYY News)
Philadelphia
Politics
Protests

Drexel students, pro-Palestinian protesters erect Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Drexel’s campus

Protesters marched through Center City demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and marking the anniversary of the 1948 Nakba.

2 years ago

An arson incident
Crime
New Jersey
6abc

Camden County man arrested, accused of committing multiple vehicle arsons at same home

Surveillance video captures a suspect pouring gasoline on the car and lighting it on fire.

2 years ago

Penn's campus as Philadelphia police arrested several protesters
Politics
Protests
6abc

19 protesters arrested after trying to occupy Penn’s Fisher-Bennett Hall

Protesters say they decided to take over Fisher Bennett Hall because Penn administrators failed to meet their demands and refused to negotiate in good faith.

2 years ago

Stormy Philadelphia skyline at sunset
Business
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Late night curfew for businesses could expand outside of Kensington to other areas of Philly

The curfews would limit hours at what council members say are often nuisance businesses that disrupt their neighbors.

2 years ago

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