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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
More than half of Americans have dealt with gun violence in their personal lives
A new national poll reveals statistics of Americans who have loved ones who were fatally shot, have been threatened with a gun or have personally witnessed a shooting.
3 years ago
WNBA Draft: Villanova star Maddy Siegrist selected No. 3 overall
The star forward, who was selected by the Dallas Wings, led Nova to a 30-7 overall record and a spot in the Sweet 16 this season.
3 years ago
WHYY News hires Jamila Bey as Editorial Director
Bey is responsible for managing the news editorial content across platforms including the website, radio, programming, podcast, and digital media.
3 years ago
WHYY News welcomes veteran journalist Bobbi Booker
She serves as PlanPhilly managing editor and edits a team dedicated to reporting on city planning, development, and the built environment in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Wells Fargo Center partners with AI tech company to speed up security check-in process
The upgrades are part of the arena’s more than $350 million transformation project.
3 years ago
Africatown Restaurant Week opens in Southwest Philadelphia
African cuisine is the highlight of the Woodland Avenue commercial corridor, where most of the residents are from Africa and the Caribbean.
3 years ago
Listen 1:02Wary shoppers return to Christiana Mall as police provide more details on Saturday’s mass shooting
Police said three males began attacking one victim, and when his two friends fought back, one suspect fired several bullets and struck three people.
3 years ago
N.J. imam stabbed during prayer, attacker subdued by congregants
An imam was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer Sunday at a mosque in N.J. The suspect was quickly subdued by worshippers, arrested and charged.
3 years ago
Jon Rahm rallies to win the Masters as Spanish stars align
Rahm shot 69 to capture his first Masters by four strokes over LIV golfers Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, becoming the fourth player from Spain to win a green jacket.
3 years ago
The Camden shipbuilding company that created the nation’s first federally funded planned community
During World War I, NY Ship employed upwards of 30,000 people across the river from Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Fire damages 6 Chester County homes, displaces 22 on Easter Sunday
Officials say approximately 80 firefighters were needed to get the flames under control.
3 years ago
76ers beat Nets 134-105 before they meet in the playoffs
Mikal Bridges was the only starter for either team to play — for just four seconds.
3 years ago
Sinead Farrelly back in soccer in time for shot at World Cup
Allegations from Havertown-native Farrelly and Mana Shim in 2021 touched off a misconduct scandal that rocked the National Women's Soccer League.
3 years ago
Philadelphia plans to roll out multilingual emergency alerts this year
Many who speak languages other than English struggled to find accurate information during the city’s recent water emergency. City leaders believe a new plan could change that.
3 years ago
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