Community
James Beard Foundation moves seven Philly contenders to final round
Out of 12 Philly chefs, bars or restaurants in the semifinals, seven are now one step closer to one of the top prizes in all of the food world.
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2026 WHYY News Civic News Summit highlights trust, truth and the future of local news
The conference will focus on media integrity and distinguishing truth from misinformation, with panels on public media and community engagement.
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Listen 6:37Chester Water Authority lifts boil water advisory in Upper Chichester area
Darryl Jenkins, executive manager of the Chester Water Authority, called the event “one of the most significant water main breaks” in the history of the organization.
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Listen 0:46West Philly affordable housing: How a program pairs Drexel students with older adults
One West Philly program reimagines housing strategies, matching students with seniors.
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Cyrus Bustill baked for Washington’s army. Then he built Philly’s free Black Renaissance
Born into slavery, Bustill became an entrepreneur, a patriot and one of the founders of a thriving Black Philadelphia.
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Listen 3:55Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement
The bridge connects the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the New Jersey Turnpike between Bucks and Burlington Counties.
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Listen 0:49Construction on Montgomery County’s latest short-term housing facility is expected to finish by the end of 2026.
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Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, sheriff says
Authorities say Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover.
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New Jersey immigrant rights groups demand ‘ICE out’ in statewide bus tour
Activists commend new legislation restricting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's activities in the state. But they say more is needed to protect immigrant residents.
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Listen 1:02Boil water advisory in effect for Upper Chichester area
A boil water advisory is in effect for a number of communities on the southern end of Delaware County.
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Bucks County house highlights Revolutionary War history
Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, two new exhibitions showcase Revolutionary War history and “Radical Americana.”
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The Community Grocer is using a meal-kit workaround so SNAP recipients can leave with hot meals, as new federal work requirements threaten benefits for thousands in Philly.
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Free World Cup fan zones expanding to 3 other cities across Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro says free World Cup fan zones in Reading, Scranton and Pittsburgh will expand the soccer celebration beyond Philadelphia.
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Here’s where you can see cherry blossoms in Philly
It’s cherry blossom season! We put together a guide to help you find the perfect spot to see the colorful, flowering trees.
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A growing faction of concerned citizens in the Philadelphia suburbs and across the U.S. are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance.
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