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Gun Violence
Philadelphia

13-year-old boy to be charged in shooting of 12-year-old girl in Cobbs Creek

According to the district attorney's office, a total of four children ages 12 to 13 were inside a home without any adults around.

3 years ago

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Environment
New Jersey
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A changing climate is contributing to longer wildfire seasons in New Jersey, experts say

Officials say that 99% of wildfires are caused by humans.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia

Pew report finds that Philly continues to struggle, despite pandemic bounce back

A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows that Philadelphians are re-engaging in city life but concerns regarding public health, housing, and safety still remain.

3 years ago

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Cybercriminals stole sensitive photos of nearly 3K patients in LVHN data breach: Officials

Some of those images were posted on the dark web.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health
Public Safety

No unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in air near Hunting Park junkyard fire, city says

Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.

3 years ago

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Media

Editor’s note: WHYY News announces new senior leadership team, hires, and promotions

The news department announced a revamped editorial leadership role and numerous promotions.

3 years ago

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Elections
Philadelphia
Public Safety

As Philly mayoral primary nears, candidates are dropping out and endorsements are piling up

As the campaign winds down the candidates are getting backers to line up behind them.

3 years ago

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Crime
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Philadelphia adds surveillance cameras outside recreation centers

The installation of more than 100 cameras is part of an effort to deter crime.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Energy
Environment
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Philly Thrive summit to spotlight South Philadelphia refinery redevelopment

Saturday’s event features a candidate forum, a play written by teens, and workshops on gentrification and jobs.

3 years ago

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National
Sports

MLB teams extend beer sales after pitch clock shortens games

To combat that time crunch, at least four teams have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season.

3 years ago

Phillies player Bryson Stott during a game.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Man, do the Phillies need a winning streak

Hot dogs on the field, thrown out on the basepath, and the starting pitcher problem.

3 years ago

La Salle basketball coach Fran Dunphy during a game.
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sports

Drexel University is joining the Big 5. But the basketball coalition isn’t changing its name

The goal is to change the makeup but not the name of the group.

3 years ago

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NPR
Media
Technology

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.

3 years ago

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Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety

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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Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

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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