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A large fire is seen in Oxford, Chester County
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Fire tears through warehouse, businesses, apartments in Oxford, Chester County

Officials said flames started in the warehouse and then spread to nearby stores and apartments.

2 years ago

Salman Rushdie speaks from a screen. Behind the screen are windows looking out over Independence Hall.
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Salman Rushdie addresses rising authoritarianism during First Amendment Summit in Philadelphia

“One of the preconditions for the rise of an authoritarian strongman is that people cease to believe in the truth,” Rushdie said.

2 years ago

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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NFLPA renews call for natural grass to help prevent injuries after Rodgers gets hurt

Executive director Lloyd Howell says data makes clear that grass is safer than artificial turf.

2 years ago

Thank heavens for Zack Wheeler
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Ranking the trust level for the Phillies pitching staff

The Phils pitchers are going through it right now. Can they break through the struggles in the postseason?

2 years ago

A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12., 2023. Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that broke dams and swept away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns, the destruction appeared greatest in Derna city
International
Public Safety

Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid

The U.N. migration agency says that more than 30,000 people have been left homeless by the destruction.

2 years ago

Triple Bottom Brewing at 9th and Spring Garden
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Billy Penn

Woman-owned Philly brewery celebrates 4 years of survival through collaboration

Triple Bottom Brewing, a certified B Corp with a do-good mission, is hosting five days of pop-ups and parties.

2 years ago

The exterior of the Media-Upper Providence Free Library
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WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Media, Pa.

The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued effort to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve.

2 years ago

construction workers
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6 protesters arrested as onshore testing work for New Jersey wind farm begins

Ocean City has become the hub of resistance to offshore wind projects in New Jersey and elsewhere along the U.S. East Coast.

2 years ago

A baby giraffe was discovered in Namibia, Africa, without any spots. The only other known living spotless giraffe was born at a zoo in Tennessee in late July. (Eckart Demasius/Giraffe Conservation Foundation via Reuters Connect)
NPR
Animals

Another spotless giraffe has been discovered — this time, on a reserve in Namibia

The spotless Angolan giraffe was discovered at the Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, a private game reserve in Namibia. It is one of the two known living spotless giraffes in the world

2 years ago

A swing sits empty on a playground outside in Providence, R.I. Experts say the ending of the expanded child tax credit was a key factor in the increase in child poverty. (David Goldman/AP)
NPR
Income Inequality
Kids

Child poverty more than doubles — a year after hitting record low, Census data shows

Experts point to the expanded child tax credit as key to this poverty yo-yo. When it ended, many lower-income families struggled to pay their bills or buy enough food.

2 years ago

Dog getting resuced
Animals
Philadelphia
6abc

Stray dog recovers at ACCT Philly after construction workers rescue her on I-95 ramp

ACCT officials say they wouldn't have been able to save her without the workers.

2 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after the Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 9-7 in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in San Diego
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Welcome to the bandwagon: Your late-season 2023 Phillies guide

Who is Trea Turner? Why did I hear about Bryce Harper’s elbow? What is the “daycare”? A quick catchup to the 2023 season.

2 years ago

Commuting to work the Amish way on Old Philadelphia Pike
Pennsylvania
Travel
Billy Penn

Exploring Pennsylvania’s Amish country: A 48-hour journey without a car

The village of Bird-in-Hand is home to around 400 residents, no stop lights, and a very welcoming culture.

2 years ago

Hagi Abucar puts flowers on the 9/11 Memorial during the commemoration ceremony on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in New York
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The U.S. marks 22 years since 9/11 with tributes and tears, from ground zero to Alaska

People gathered Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

2 years ago

Hostess Brands, best known for its Twinkies, is being bought by jelly-maker J.M. Smucker. Scott Olson/Getty Images
NPR
Business
Food & Drink
National

Twinkies are sold! J.M. Smucker scoops up Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion

For Hostess, the deal with the peanut-butter-and-jelly conglomerate is a sweet win after not one, but two bankruptcies.

2 years ago

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