
Community
Food insecurity was the fifth most pressing need facing Lower Merion Township residents, according to the township’s 2022 community need assessment.
2 years ago
‘Replace fossil fuels’: Climate activists target PECO’s next power purchase plan
Every four years, PECO makes a plan to buy electricity for its customers. Climate activists want the utility to do something different the next time around.
2 years ago
James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers, AP source says
According to AP's anonymous source, Harden informed the 76ers of his choice Thursday ahead of the midnight deadline to pick up the option.
2 years ago
Philly airport workers push for $15 minimum wage nationwide
It’s been about two years since Philadelphia City Council voted to mandate prevailing wages at the Philadelphia International Airport.
2 years ago
Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95
For decades after her brother's assassination in 1968, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote King's legacy.
2 years ago
Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say
The driver exited I-95's northbound lanes at Cottman Ave. on a curved off-ramp that was posted with 25 mph speed limit and truck rollover warnings.
2 years ago
What are the odds? A Yankees pitcher throws a prized rarity: the perfect game
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw a perfect game Wednesday, just the fourth in team history and 24th overall in Major League Baseball history.
2 years ago
Both state and local regulations have changed in recent years, and the rules can be confusing. Here’s what to know.
2 years ago
Pop-up cocktail garden in Philadelphia shut down by city due to violations
A pop-up cocktail garden has been shut down by the city of Philadelphia just one month after it opened.
2 years ago
Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights
Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped in and won all-around gold.
2 years ago
‘Lifting Voices’ celebrates Philly’s rich gospel history with a showcase of modern praise music
In the city where the “Godfather of Gospel” once worked, a new WHYY contest is open to all comers, and entry is free.
2 years ago
Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.
2 years ago
Building Better Communities initiative in Delaware expands to new neighborhoods in New Castle County
The initiative aims to improve the quality of life and reduce violence with expansion to Brookside and Pleasantville communities.
2 years ago
This company turns food scraps into compost for Philly community gardens at an old city building
“Food waste from our rec centers becomes high-quality compost, adding valuable nutrients back into city soils,” one official said.
2 years ago
Potty poll: Help name Philadelphia’s new public restrooms
The city of Philadelphia is taking on a public restroom shortage by asking for the public's help.
2 years ago