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Scene of Delaware Memorial Bridge crash
Delaware
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Driver presumed dead after semi truck cab plunges off Delaware Memorial Bridge

The cab was found in about 20 feet of water, a DRBA official said Friday morning.

4 months ago

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Delaware
Environment
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Styrofoam finally off the menu at Delaware eateries, 2 years after ban passed

Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.

4 months ago

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a Bassetts worker hands ice cream to a customer
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‘There’s always room for ice cream’: Reading Terminal Market’s festival returns Saturday to help you beat the heat

The decades-old celebration on Filbert Street, led by Bassetts, returns to celebrate Philly’s favorite ice cream shops.

4 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bill ending ban on Sunday hunting

The governor repealed what he called an “outdated” ban on Sunday hunting, saying the change will benefit Pennsylvania’s economy.

4 months ago

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Shoes off at the airport? TSA appears to be giving the pesky rule the boot

For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement seems to be ending.

4 months ago

Waymo communications manager Julia Ilina
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Waymo to test, but not offer, self-driving cars in Philly this summer

While a human will be in the driver's seat, for now, self-driving cars will hit the streets of Philly this summer as the company trains its autonomous vehicles.

4 months ago

WHYY's pop-up newsroom at Princeton Public Library. Madhu Bora and P. Kenneth Burns speak with an attendee
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Princeton, N.J. ‘pop-up’ newsroom planned for July 30

N.J. residents can share story ideas, ask questions and meet WHYY reporters and editors at a “pop-up” newsroom in Princeton.

4 months ago

Kyle Lowry handles the ball
Philadelphia
Sports

Sixers re-sign veteran guard Kyle Lowry as he embarks on what will be his 20th season in the NBA

A Philadelphia native, the 39-year-old Lowry played in 35 games last season for the 76ers.

4 months ago

Philadelphia City Hall
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Philadelphia

WHYY to host pop-up newsroom at Philadelphia City Hall on July 14

The event is designed to give people a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.

4 months ago

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Environment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

New online resource aims to make recycling more accessible

resourcePhilly is a search engine that allows Philadelphians to find places to bring hard-to-recycle items or donate items, among other features.

4 months ago

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Studio 2
Delaware
Environment
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New Jersey
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Philadelphia

American garbage: What to do with our trash

It’s day seven of the Philadelphia union strike, and trash is piling up across the city residents think about the amount of garbage they create.

Air Date: July 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia
6abc

DC33 strike enters 6th day after union and city fail to reach deal

No deal was reached between the union and the city of Philadelphia on the strike's fifth day.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia
6abc

Historic Wetherill Mansion in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square damaged by fire

One firefighter was taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion.

4 months ago

A crowd listens to a speaker talk about how the Trump administration's action undermine the country's founding principles.
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Philadelphia
Politics

‘No Kings’ in Mount Airy: Northwest Philadelphia residents explore history on Fourth of July

Organizers of the event donned 18th century-style costumes — and drew what they said are similarities between the actions of King George III and President Trump’s policies.

4 months ago

Striking Philadelphia municipal workers carry signs and chant during Philadelphia's Fourth of July parade.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Politics
Protests

Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations clash with striking municipal city workers

AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.

4 months ago

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