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WHYY News to host its first civic news conference May 3-4
The events are open to the public and free to attend, but registration is required. A panel will feature journalists implementing civic dialogue and community building.
3 days ago
Rescue teams end search for missing 6-year-old girl who fell in Chester Creek
Six-year-old Li’najah Brooker fell into Chester Creek on Saturday evening, prompting a joint search operation from multiple local, state and federal agencies.
3 days ago
Listen 0:45Firefighters in New Jersey come to the rescue of a yellow Labrador stuck in a spare tire
The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company crew freed Daisy, an 11-month-old yellow Labrador, after she got her neck stuck inside a tire rim.
3 days ago
New safety initiative announced to reduce crashes along N.J.’s White Horse Pike
The money will be split among 14 local police departments to increase patrols along the pike and for educational programs.
3 days ago
‘Heroes’ scrambled to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapsed; construction crew feared dead
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called the incident “an unthinkable tragedy.”
3 days ago
Philadelphia program to provide support for students who experience trauma from violence
The Handle With Care initiative will notify the district of students who have been exposed to some type of violence so they can receive wraparound services.
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Philadelphia prison chief to leave job after string of prisoner deaths and escapes
Since 2016, Blanche Carney has overseen the city’s prisons and jails, which have been dealing with violence and the escape of four prisoners in a span of six months last year.
4 days ago
Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?
Stockton University is using $1 million in federal grants to explore whether a viable syrup industry can be created using a species of maple tree common to southern N.J.
4 days ago
Philly’s summer jobs program for youth gets makeover, will focus on careers
Career Connected Learning PHL plans to hire 8,000 young people and expand year-round, work-based activities for an additional 2,000, replacing the city’s WorkReady program.
4 days ago
More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.
4 days ago
Listen 1:15Palestinians describe bodies and ambulances crushed in Israel’s ongoing raid at Gaza’s main hospital
Palestinians who fled an ongoing Israeli raid of Gaza's main hospital have spoken of mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies.
5 days ago
Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
The comedian who rose from Philly's open mics and comedy clubs will be awarded at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night.
5 days ago
Recovery operations continue for 6-year-old girl who fell into Chester, Pa. creek
Officials say Lin'ajah Brooker was playing with two other children when she slipped and fell into the fast-moving creek near 8th Street.
5 days ago
‘Libraries have evolved’: How Delaware libraries are expanding to enhance access for all
Planned upgrades at Delaware libraries include new wellness centers, additional study rooms and workforce development services.
5 days ago
Listen 1:36Camden, the City Invincible, hosts its first-ever TEDx conference, inviting five speakers to share their innovative ideas with interested participants.
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