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New program offers overdose-reversing medication for free outside 61 Philadelphia firehouses
The program is part of a national effort to get the life-saving overdose reversal drug into the hands of people who truly need it.
5 months ago
Listen 1:16Immigrants drive growth in Philly, new report shows
A new report explores how immigration shapes Philadelphia’s population, economy and community. WHYY and the Welcoming Center are hosting a Sept. 18 forum to discuss the data.
5 months ago
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
Police say a 23-year-old shot rounds through the windows toward children sitting during Mass at the Annunciation Catholic School, and that the shooter then died by suicide.
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Walk Around Philadelphia’s fall cycle begins
The city-perimeter journey returns this fall, inviting Philadelphians to rediscover and connect with their city and neighbors, step by step.
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El comercio minorista de marihuana en Delaware sumaron $625,000 el primer fin de semana de ventas
El comisionado estatal de marihuana afirmó que las cifras de ventas, que incluían un impuesto del 15% superaron las expectativas. Los ingresos estatales ascendieron a $93,750.
5 months ago
The suspects are accused of robbing four trucks from late June to mid-August in Philadelphia and Cheltenham.
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Listen 0:50El estado amplía su programa de sillas de ruedas todoterreno a 5 parques, brindando más acceso a senderos para personas con problemas de movilidad.
5 months ago
Herr’s new forever chip revealed after ‘Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off’ contest
The Philly chip maker announced the winner of its summer-long voting. It’s now part of the permanent lineup.
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This Mullica Hill dog trainer draws on past trauma to help rehabilitate anxious and abused pups
On National Dog Day, a South Jersey trainer shares how her past trauma helps her connect with and rehabilitate abused, anxious dogs.
5 months ago
Listen 7:141 person hurt in partial collapse of North Philadelphia home
A woman in her 80s had lived at the North Philly home for most of her life. She made it out of the collapse unharmed.
5 months ago
From beaches to barns: Cape May nonprofit gives horses a second chance
In South Jersey, a local rescue group is saving abandoned horses and reimagining equine care.
5 months ago
The Olympic sport of curling is attracting new players in South Jersey
Members of the Jersey Pinelands Curling Club are traveling across the nation to participate in competitions.
5 months ago
Listen 1:13SEPTA riders feel a ‘sense of loss’ as major cuts go into effect for Philadelphia’s transit system
As SEPTA cuts begin, Philadelphians are adjusting to slower commute times. “It is grief, in a sense,” one rider said.
5 months ago
Listen 1:20Villanova University receives another false active shooter call, police say
The school told students and staff to shelter in place at around 11 a.m. Sunday. This is the second false active shooter call to Villanova this week.
5 months ago
Richmond Library in Port Richmond reopens after monthslong closure
The library closed in December after a stalled roof replacement caused leaks and pieces of plaster ceiling to fall to the floor.
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