
Community
Trenton residents come together for a community barbecue powered by Dodge Foundation
“For WHYY to really take a chance and really take an approach like this is important,” said Perry Shaw III, director of the Trenton Community Street Team.
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What we know so far about the Nicetown fire and explosion
Investigators await clearance to enter site where one person died after three rowhouses collapsed Sunday morning.
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At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030
The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.
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AFSCME DC33, which represents Philly’s blue-collar workers, is vowing to strike at midnight if there isn’t an agreement with the city.
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Atlantic City’s Ralph Hunter envisions new Black history museum in town
The 87-year-old Atlantic City resident said he will be knocking on doors to raise $100,000 for the museum.
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With July Fourth falling on a Friday this year, many local businesses are closing up shop. Neighborhood leaders say they will redirect efforts to the 2026 celebration.
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U.S. and Israeli military actions condemned at Center City protest
About 100 people rallied at City Hall and marched through Center City to denounce American military involvement in the Middle East.
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Philadelphia explosion levels homes, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured in Nicetown
Two women who lived in one of the adjacent homes were injured when the collapse happened.
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Hayden, both the first woman and first Black person to head the Library of Congress, was fired by President Donald Trump in May.
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Listen 1:17Mayor Cherelle Parker takes to social media to deliver union contract update
Philadelphia’s mayor pleaded her case via social media to say that the city is offering a fair wage package to the District Council 33 union, which represents city workers.
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Philadelphia-area residents with ties to Iran and Israel react to conflict with hopes and fears
While Iranian residents worry about how the Islamic Republic of Iran will act with brutality to its own citizens as a result of the conflict, Israelis hope for regime change.
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Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat
Sniffer dogs at Lincoln Financial Field were outfitted with brightly colored booties amid soaring temperatures in the region.
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Real Madrid shines in front of packed Linc in Philly’s last FIFA Club World Cup group game
The city will host two knockout stage matches of this summer’s tournament, a round-of-16 game on Saturday and a quarterfinal on July 4.
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Legendary TV journalist Bill Moyers dead at 91
In hundreds of hours of PBS programs, he proved at home with subjects ranging from government corruption to modern dance, from drug addiction to media consolidation.
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Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe hopes ‘Philly likes Bahamians’ after 76ers take him No. 3 overall in NBA draft
The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft.
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