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ICE agents standing in an alleyway
Immigration
New Jersey
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ICE engaged in ‘standoff’ in Trenton, N.J.

ICE agents failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside a home on Bayard Street.

4 months ago

A performer wearing traditional clothing performs at Indigenous Peoples' Day
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Court reinstates Columbus Day, but all agree there should be an Indigenous Peoples Day

A Pennsylvania court ruled former Mayor Kenney lacked authority to rename the holiday. What comes next?

4 months ago

Two women stand in front of their BTW, It's Vegan food stand in West Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

At 30th Street Station, it’s Pret, Dunkin’ … and a tiny vegan stand from West Philly that stands out in the crowd

BTW, It’s Vegan hopes to broaden the train station's menu with plant-based alternatives.

5 months ago

A SEPTA employee monitors trains at a regional rail platform
Delaware
Transportation

Delaware SEPTA riders predict ‘misery’ for commuters if rail line stops rolling

About 1,300 people board trains in Delaware daily. If no funding fix is found, cuts would begin within days and the rides would stop by January.

5 months ago

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The cover of the cookbook, 'Kickoff Kitchen'
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Former Eagles chef offers a bit of tailgate heaven: classic recipes from every NFL city

The cookbook is “Kickoff Kitchen,” by Tim Lopez, who fed the Birds for over a decade. It includes 64 classic regional recipes.

5 months ago

Estelle Vaughn posing for a photo in the garden
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

400 trees and 12 new gardens: Nicetown-Tioga residents celebrate neighborhood greening initiatives

As part of the “Love Where You Live” program, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has helped transform 1.2 million square feet of land and plant 400 trees.

5 months ago

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Adam Fishbein with a dog in the stands at a baseball game
Employment
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Public Health

A Philadelphia Tourette syndrome advocate had a ‘dream job’ as a federal disability policy advisor. Then mass layoffs began

Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

5 months ago

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attendees at 2025's Fiesta Futbolera walking
Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports

Fiesta Futbolera 2025 celebrates Philly’s soccer culture ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup

People braved the summer heat to check out the second annual South Philly street festival hosted by the Philadelphia Union.

5 months ago

A woman speaks to a group at the North Light Community Center
Aging
Mental Health
Public Health

Older adults are the most socially isolated in America. How do we fix that problem?

According to the surgeon general’s 2023 report on loneliness, a lack of social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

5 months ago

People cheer in a crowd at Mercer County's Fiesta Latina
Community Events
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

Fiesta Latina is returning to Mercer County, N.J. in September to celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture and heritage

The event features Latino performers, games and activities for children and a dozen food trucks offering Latino and Hispanic cuisine.

5 months ago

2024 Fiesta Futbolera
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Fiesta Futbolera returns to Ninth Street with expanded lineup this weekend

The Sunday event serves as a celebration of the city’s Latino community — and a warmup for World Cup 2026.

5 months ago

Tony Michels
Environment
Philadelphia

In a 3-peat, WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for its Climate Fixers series

The award-winning Climate Fixers profiled “innovative people working locally to cool the earth, heal the planet and help neighbors thrive.”

5 months ago

An old photo of the Lincoln Bar, at the corner of the street
History
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community

Joel Berrocal, executive director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, is teaming up with Grundy Library to collect stories from Bristol’s Puerto Rican community.

5 months ago

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The logo for the Shore House Canna recreational cannabis shop in West Cape May, New Jersey.
Business
New Jersey

Shore House Canna, West Cape May’s boutique marijuana store, continues to ride high 2 years since opening

The county’s first cannabis shop blends surf shop charm with strict compliance, community engagement and education for customers 21 to 90.

5 months ago

Danny Bauder holds a sign criticizing ICE agents for wearing masks
Immigration
Philadelphia
Policing
Protests

Demasking ICE: Immigration advocates rally with elected officials to support legislation

Planned Pennsylvania legislation would force law enforcement officers to take off face masks when performing their duties.

5 months ago

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