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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
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
BTW, It’s Vegan hopes to broaden the train station's menu with plant-based alternatives.
5 months ago
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
Listen 3:14Former 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
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
Listen 3:11Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
5 months ago
Listen 4:57Fiesta 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
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
The event features Latino performers, games and activities for children and a dozen food trucks offering Latino and Hispanic cuisine.
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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
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
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
Listen 1:52The county’s first cannabis shop blends surf shop charm with strict compliance, community engagement and education for customers 21 to 90.
5 months ago
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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