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Tiny homes in Georgetown, Delaware aim to redefine ‘affordability’
A 20-home project is just the beginning. The Little Living housing effort is expanding, with eyes set on Milford.
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Listen 1:23Philly Democratic PAC smashes (their own) Tesla to protest Musk and DOGE
FUBAR PAC offered a sledgehammer, a wrench and “Chuck Schumer pool noodle” to participants angry with the Trump administration and GOP’s funding cuts.
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Dawn Staley on her new book ‘Uncommon Favor’
Basketball phenom and former Temple coach Dawn Staley has a new book. She talks about growing up in the projects in North Philadelphia, the fight for equal pay, and more.
Air Date: May 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:36As Memorial Day weekend approaches, demolition continues on the Delaware beach town’s boardwalk to make way for a new hotel and beach patrol building.
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Listen 1:23Philadelphia police shoot and kill armed man during struggle with officers in Fairhill: Officials
At some point, police say the suspect's gun discharged, and that's when two officers opened fire, hitting the man in the torso.
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Bucks County commissioners say sheriff does not have power to sign agreement with ICE
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has threatened to file a lawsuit challenging the agreement.
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Listen 1:20A two-episode podcast by WHYY News explores the exclusive story of a helicopter pilot who warned the city that “the bunker’s no threat” before the police dropped the bomb.
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The tush push lives! Eagles’ signature play survives NFL owners’ vote
The Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the play came up short — just like the Pack did in the playoff game vs. Birds. Take that, cheeseheads!
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Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area
An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.
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Listen 1:14Riders call SEPTA essential to their lives and plead for state funding
Transit agency plans to shut down dozens of bus and rail lines and hike fares due to funding shortfall.
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In addition to its famous three-star system, the company honors dining spots that go the extra mile in affordability and sustainability.
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A Camden animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days.
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Eagles give coach Nick Sirianni multi-year contract extension following Super Bowl win
Terms of the contract announced Monday were not revealed. Sirianni had one year left on his existing contract.
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Thieves are able to steal public assistance funds on the state-issued cards because they lack security features credit and debit cards have.
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Listen 3:47Some popular SEPTA bus routes may disappear before others with low ridership. Here’s why
SEPTA is under pressure to save as much money as possible, but its service-cut strategy did not eliminate all routes with low ridership and high cost per passenger.
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