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Birds of prey protect beachgoers from seagulls in Ocean City, N.J. for fourth year
Hawks, falcons, and an owl are being used to keep seagulls away from humans on the Ocean City, N.J. boardwalk for the fourth year.
3 years ago
No, you don’t need to be worried your dog (or cat) is eating cicadas
Brood X, as this resurgence of cicadas is called, has been 17 years in the making.
3 years ago
Queering the Map: Submit your best memories and see Philly faves
Which spots stand out to the region’s LGBTQ community?
3 years ago
Ultimate frisbee shines in South Philly as Phoenix beat Tampa Bay in home opener
The professional AUDL team now plays across from the sports complex.
3 years ago
Philly hosts summer job fair Saturday aimed at millennials and Gen Z
The goal of the event is to link residents ages 12 to 39 with job opportunities, education resources, and community services.
3 years ago
The first outdoor Philadelphia Flower Show kicks off Saturday at FDR Park
The Philadelphia Flower Show is the oldest and largest indoor show in the world, dating back to 1829. Due to COVID, this is its first year outside.
3 years ago
Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit: Building collaborations that better inform and engage South Jersey
WHYY’s Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit was made possible by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
3 years ago
Heavy rains trigger partial building collapse in Old City
The collapse sent bricks and other debris crashing down onto a parked car and caved in a nearby manhole.
3 years ago
Mentoring program for Black men in Delaware looks to go global
The Wilmington-based ReManned Project hopes to connect 10,000 Black men with mentors to help process trauma and find success in their work and personal lives.
3 years ago
Your Amazon Echo will share your wi-fi network with neighbors, unless you opt out
Amazon is building a Wi-Fi network – using your Wi-Fi.
3 years ago
Philly AIDS Thrift plans to expand as it recovers from COVID hit
The thrift store that supports HIV/AIDS advocacy and treatment organization anticipates a strong resurgence as COVID-19 restrictions lift.
3 years ago
JBS plant in Montco fully operational after weekend cyberattack
The cyberattack shut down the Souderton facility on Tuesday. It partially reopened on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Police: Suspect kills self to end overnight standoff after 3 Wilmington officers shot
Local pastor Derrick Johnson said officers told him the man accused of shooting three officers during an overnight standoff took his own life Thursday morning.
3 years ago
N.I.C.E Behind the Scenes: A people-first future for journalism
Christopher Norris, WHYY’s Managing Editor for Community and Engagement, and Eric Marsh, WHYY’s Community Outreach Organizer, discuss the future of journalism.
3 years ago
How the Philly Medical Examiner’s Office desecrated MOVE victims’ remains for 36 years
Recent revelations of the office’s desecration of the MOVE bombing victims’ remains are the latest chapter in a long history, starting from the moment the fire went out.
3 years ago
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