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NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as ‘state-affiliated media’

NPR's official Twitter feeds have gone silent. The news org cites the social media platform's decision to question NPR's editorial independence via inaccurate labels.

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Big flames, raining embers in New Jersey Pine Barrens fire

The fire is around 60% contained, and people have since been let back to their residences.

3 years ago

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City Council members discuss teen programs, police recruitment ahead of summertime

“It’s gonna be 85 degrees,” said Katherine Gilmore-Richardson. “If we don’t have it together, you will get what you always have."

3 years ago

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More than half of Americans have dealt with gun violence in their personal lives

A new national poll reveals statistics of Americans who have loved ones who were fatally shot, have been threatened with a gun or have personally witnessed a shooting.

3 years ago

Villanova's Maddy Siegrist arrives at the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 10, 2023, in New York
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WNBA Draft: Villanova star Maddy Siegrist selected No. 3 overall

The star forward, who was selected by the Dallas Wings, led Nova to a 30-7 overall record and a spot in the Sweet 16 this season.

3 years ago

Jamila Bey.
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WHYY News hires Jamila Bey as Editorial Director

Bey is responsible for managing the news editorial content across platforms including the website, radio, programming, podcast, and digital media.

3 years ago

PlanPhilly managing editor Bobbi Booker.

WHYY News welcomes veteran journalist Bobbi Booker

She serves as PlanPhilly managing editor and edits a team dedicated to reporting on city planning, development, and the built environment in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Wells Fargo Center partners with AI tech company to speed up security check-in process

The upgrades are part of the arena’s more than $350 million transformation project.

3 years ago

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Africatown Restaurant Week opens in Southwest Philadelphia

African cuisine is the highlight of the Woodland Avenue commercial corridor, where most of the residents are from Africa and the Caribbean.

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Wary shoppers return to Christiana Mall as police provide more details on Saturday’s mass shooting

Police said three males began attacking one victim, and when his two friends fought back, one suspect fired several bullets and struck three people.

3 years ago

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N.J. imam stabbed during prayer, attacker subdued by congregants

An imam was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer Sunday at a mosque in N.J. The suspect was quickly subdued by worshippers, arrested and charged.

3 years ago

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Jon Rahm rallies to win the Masters as Spanish stars align

Rahm shot 69 to capture his first Masters by four strokes over LIV golfers Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, becoming the fourth player from Spain to win a green jacket.

3 years ago

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The Camden shipbuilding company that created the nation’s first federally funded planned community

During World War I, NY Ship employed upwards of 30,000 people across the river from Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Fire damages 6 Chester County homes, displaces 22 on Easter Sunday

Officials say approximately 80 firefighters were needed to get the flames under control.

3 years ago

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76ers beat Nets 134-105 before they meet in the playoffs

Mikal Bridges was the only starter for either team to play — for just four seconds.

3 years ago

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