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Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

Jersey Shore ‘resilient’ as summer season attracts beachgoers

Going into the summer, meteorologists are predicting lower than typical tropical activity, setting the stage for a successful summer season at the shore.

4 months ago

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New Jersey
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WHYY News joins the Willingboro Community Development Corporation for a community BBQ in New Jersey

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News staff.

4 months ago

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Scott France, executive director of the Montgomery County Planning Commission, stands in a suit
Infrastructure
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Montgomery County backs 16 community projects to improve trails, public spaces

The initiatives range from restoring native plant species in Abington Township to rehabilitating Lansdale’s historic freight house to serve as the borough’s welcome center.

4 months ago

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Delaware
Homelessness
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‘Safe, supported and ready to learn’: Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness

To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.

4 months ago

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A sign welcomes visitors to the Agricultural Resource Center
PlanPhilly
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Need a hoe, nut wheel or corn shucker? Philly’s new farm tool library has community gardens covered

The Agriculture Resource Center in West Fairmount Park will lend tools and offer free skills workshops.

4 months ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philly soccer fans set up fundraiser to support Rittenhouse Square’s Black Sheep Pub after fire

Philly’s official supporters’ club for English Premier League team Manchester United has called the pub home. Now it's raising funds to help its staff.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Someone painted the 100 Steps near Manayunk completely gray. Locals aren’t happy

A truly bold and poetic all-caps complaint was left on the staircase’s wall, asking, will our children be “DEPRIVED OF YET ONE MORE NATURAL SITE?”

4 months ago

Workers are hanging the panels back up on the wall
History
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Philadelphia designates May 21 as Ona Judge Day, honoring woman who escaped George Washington’s household

The day honors the woman who escaped enslavement after fleeing President George Washington's home in 1796.

4 months ago

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Dozens of Unite Here Local 274 members protesting
Philadelphia
Protests

Philadelphia hotel workers set strike deadline ahead of FIFA World Cup: ‘No one is getting left behind’

Workers want higher wages, protection from sexual harassment by guests and caps on daily workload requirements.

4 months ago

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Firefighters battle a massive 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
6abc

Firefighters contain large brush fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia

Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted during the response but resumed shortly after 3 p.m.

4 months ago

The Clark Park dog drinking fountain
Animals
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Home is where the dogs are: Everyday life around West Philly’s Clark Park

The Dog Bowl is a favorite meet-up for neighbors with dogs and even for people without pets looking for the oxytocin hit that comes from petting and cooing over a pup.

4 months ago

Rendering of Philadelphia's Fan Festival site
Philadelphia
Sports
Transportation
Billy Penn

Parking passes, road closures and ride share restrictions: How Philly is prepping for Lemon Hill World Cup fest

The fan fest site will open on June 11 and be open every day of the tournament, including the five rest days when there are no games scheduled.

4 months ago

A neighborhood of ornate Victorian homes
History
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

On the edge of Black Bottom: A walk down Lancaster Avenue

This West Philly neighborhood is steeped in history that locals are eager to keep alive.

4 months ago

Forklanding Road Bridge
New Jersey
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Forklanding Road Bridge in Burlington County is under repair. Here’s what commuters need to know

The 120-year-old, single-lane bridge connecting Cinnaminson and Maple Shade was rated “structurally deficient.”

4 months ago

The remains of a church building are seen following a devastating fire.
Delaware
Public Safety
Religion

Historic Wilmington church damaged in massive fire

Faith leaders, residents and elected officials gathered in Wilmington after a fire destroyed much of the historic Mother African Union Church.

4 months ago

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