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Crews work to contain a tanker fire underneath an Interstate 95 overpass in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 11, 2023
Philadelphia
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Section of Interstate 95 closed in Philadelphia after fire beneath overpass causes collapse

A section of I-95 will likely remain closed for several days after a tanker truck fire caused an overpass to collapse — commuters are encouraged to find alternate routes.

2 years ago

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Black men in media discuss their success and the power of telling authentic stories

WHYY’s N.I.C.E initiative organized an event to celebrate Black men in media, unpack harmful tropes, and inspire young artists.

2 years ago

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Thousands march and dance through Philly to protest the Sixers arena, chanting ‘Hands off Chinatown’

“It’s this generation’s turn to push back,” one demonstrator said.

2 years ago

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Two wildfires burn hundreds of acres in New Jersey

The wildfire in Browns Mills stretches over 850 acres, and the Evesham Township fire has spread to 600 acres.

2 years ago

Reuben Jones
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WHYY News wins 15 Keystone Media Awards for investigative reporting, digital coverage

The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Loved ones mourn Anthony Allegrini Jr., teenager killed by Pa. State Police

Allegrini died Sunday morning after a Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot him while responding to an illegal street race on I-95.

2 years ago

An LGBTQ pride flag is seen through trees
Community Events
Delaware
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Delaware Pride organizers hoping for biggest turnout yet for 26th annual festival

Delaware's 26th annual Pride Festival hopes to draw more attendees than last year with a safe space for the LGBTQ community and allies.

2 years ago

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Mayor Jim Kenney posing with a large group of community leaders
Addiction
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia names 27 community organizations to receive opioid settlement funds for addiction treatment and prevention efforts

Philly takes first steps in distributing national opioid settlement funds with $1.9 million in grants for community and grassroots organizations.

2 years ago

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Civil rights demonstrators
History
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Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle

People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.

2 years ago

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History
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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.

2 years ago

Wade Goodwyn reported for NPR for three decades and was known for his deep Texas bass and keen reporting observations and sharp writing. He's pictured here at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. in 2018.
NPR
Media
National

Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63

Wade Goodwyn had one of public radio's most recognizable voices but it was his rich writing and keen observations that made him a listener favorite over decades at NPR.

2 years ago

Pat Robertson speaks during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., in 2015. Robertson was a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition
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Pat Robertson, televangelist and a leader of the religious right, dies at 93

Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also hosted The 700 Club and drew controversy for comments that were often seen as anti-gay and racially insensiti

2 years ago

Scenes from a previous edition of Delco Day
Community Events
Pennsylvania

Delco Day is back. The celebration dedicated to Delaware County is for a good cause

The event’s proceeds go to the HEADstrong Foundation, which is a local nonprofit, supporting families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

2 years ago

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The Iron Sheik appears during 140: The Twitter Conference LA in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2009. The Iron Sheik, born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at age 81
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The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81

The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, grew up in Iran.

2 years ago

Kevin Farrell
International
Religion

What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing

Pope Francis' surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall has raised questions about what happens to papal power when Francis is unconscious or unable to lead the church.

2 years ago

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