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WHYY's Sammy Caiola interviews graduates of House of Umoja's Youth Peace Corps
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Gratitude, acceptance, and hope: WHYY reporters reflect on their journalism of 2022

As the year wraps up, we’re taking stock of some of the impactful moments from across our newsroom that shaped us as journalists in 2022.

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Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81

Westwood was an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement.

3 years ago

File photo: Migrants sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott arrive near 30th Street Station Wednesday morning, Nov. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
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15th bus carrying people seeking asylum arrives in Philadelphia from Texas

According to a release from the city, 60 asylum seekers arrived Thursday, and at least 43 of them were taken to the city’s welcoming facility to receive aid.

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Pelé, who made soccer ‘The Beautiful Game,’ dies at 82

The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.

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Start the new year in a Pa. state park with a First Day Hike

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host dozens of guided hikes in state parks and forests on Jan. 1 to help ring in the new year.

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File photo: Lucy The Elephant stands in Margate, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
New Jersey
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Lucy the Elephant reopens at the Jersey Shore following 15-month-long restoration

The Jersey Shore landmark underwent a 15-month-long exterior restoration to replace the metal skin that had degraded beyond repair.

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Mosley the dog looks pensive for the camera
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Philadelphia

‘Filled to the brim’: Philly’s only open-intake animal shelter is in desperate need of adopters, fosters

“It's the first time in ages we are being left with decisions of euthanizing for space,” said Sarah Barnett, “which is something we never thought would really happen again."

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Side-by-side photos of Misrach Ewunetie
New Jersey

Death of missing Princeton University student ruled suicide

The coroner's office ruled the death a suicide caused by “Bupropion, Escitalopram and Hydroxyzine Toxicity.”

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Southwest cancels nearly 90 percent of Philadelphia flights as meltdown continues

"They don't even have enough planes to even fly the bags here," on Southwest passenger said.

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‘No family member to check on them’: Delaware launches hotline to report abuse, neglect of seniors and vulnerable adults

Last year, the state initiated more than 2,100 investigations into senior abuse.

3 years ago

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Firefighters rescue dog from frozen Bucks County lake on Christmas

"They're coming out to save him," the dog's owner said on his video recording of the rescue. "This way, boy!"

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After the Club Q shooting, drag queens say they’re upping security measures

Drag performers, known for their exuberance in the spotlight, have found their spirits subdued in the last month by serious concerns for their safety on stage.

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Mummers Parade pics from the 1970s, complete with Confederate flag

Controversy is as much a part of Mummers lore as colorful attire.

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Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
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Navigating ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ content

Here's a look at the episodes and ancillary content behind the WHYY News and Temple Logan Center podcast.

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Southwest meltdown: Frustrations mount for stranded travelers in Philly, across country

Southwest, the world's largest low-cost airline, does not partner with other airlines, so passengers can not be rebooked on other flights, leaving people stranded.

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