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Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section
The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.
2 years ago
Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council
The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.
2 years ago
Listen 1:37Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge
Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.
2 years ago
Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin identified the shooter as 45-year-old Michael Louis.
2 years ago
Inspectors deem more homes uninhabitable after Pottstown, Pa. explosion
PECO says the homes that exploded were not served by their natural gas.
2 years ago
‘Doubling in size’: Upper Darby’s Pride festival is back for year two
Last year’s event was a success for the organizers. This year, it is doubling in size. Next year? It has big plans of transitioning into Delaware County Pride.
2 years ago
Montco NRA to host a fundraising event less than a mile away from a school
The sold-out event celebrates 30 years since the founding of the NRA’s fundraising arm.
2 years ago
4 killed in shooting at Tulsa medical building; shooter dead
Tulsa police Capt. Richard Meulenberg said Wednesday the shooter also was dead and that multiple people were wounded.
2 years ago
Philadelphia kicks off Immigrant Heritage Month
Philadelphia hopes a $75,000 grant will support families fleeing Afghanistan, Ukraine and Haiti.
2 years ago
Bellmawr Amazon workers walk off the job in protest of facility transfers
Workers say they were told most of them would be transferred to Amazon’s West Deptford facility, but many are being sent to facilities much further away.
2 years ago
Sarah Glover to lead WHYY’s radio, TV, and digital news operations
Glover is currently the managing editor of Minnesota Public Radio’s MPR News.
2 years ago
As Philly water shutoffs return, city rolls out relief policies
Philadelphia’s COVID moratorium on water shutoffs is ending, but officials are unveiling a patchwork of policies and assistance programs designed to help.
2 years ago
Pennridge High School students organized a memorial to honor the victims, and to take a stance against gun violence.
2 years ago
Teen gun violence coalition issues call to action based on survey data
After surveying 1,300 Philadelphia students about gun violence, the newly-formed Enough is Enough campaign is using their findings to make demands to city officials.
2 years ago
Philadelphia’s Odunde Festival returns after two-year hiatus
After a two-year break due to COVID, one of the biggest street fests dedicated to African American culture and the African diaspora returns.
2 years ago