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Wilmington rowhome fire traps residents inside, injures firefighter
Neighbors say officers were urging an upstairs resident to break a window and try to jump.
4 years ago
N.I.C.E Behind the Scenes: Why NW Local still prints for the people
Steve and Carolyn Filmore, publishers of The Local, sit down with WHYY to discuss their involvement in N.I.C.E, their thoughts on objectivity and why print still matters.
4 years ago
Public jobs recovering slower than private sector, straining basic gov’t operations
Effects range from service cuts to an added strain on existing workers, with some municipal operations struggling to function in their basic duties.
4 years ago
Former Delaware pastor to pay daughter $1.5 million in sexual abuse case
Two years after he was sued for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter, a federal jury ordered former Delaware minister Ronald Cohen to pay $1.5 million in damages.
4 years ago
At least 6 people shot, 1 man killed in Philadelphia’s Fern Rock neighborhood
At least six people were shot in the Fern Rock section of North Philadelphia near Broad Street and Chew Avenue on Monday afternoon, multiple news outlets report.
4 years ago
Disaster recovery centers open in Montco, Delco to help with damage from Hurricane Ida
Residents reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Ida can now get help applying for federal and state aid in their own communities.
4 years ago
Lawsuits against mask mandates in PA schools are heating up. And, it's time for fall gardening! Horticulture expert Jenny Rose Carey joins us to talk about the harvest.
Air Date: September 20, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Suspect in deadly Pat’s King of Steaks beating turns himself in, arrest warrants issued for 2 others
Authorities say Osvaldo "Willie" Pedraza and Victor Pedraza are both wanted on charges of murder in the fatal beating.
4 years ago
Center City sees road closures, parking restrictions Monday due to film shoot
Officials in Philadelphia have announced several road closures and parking restrictions in Center City through Monday due to a movie shoot.
4 years ago
Cómo celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Filadelfia (en inglés y español)
La conmemoración se extiende del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.
4 years ago
How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Philly (in English y español)
The commemoration runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
4 years ago
Philadelphia school district is hosting its first-ever youth pride event this week
Publicity wasn't great, students say, but they appreciate the effort.
4 years ago
La Feria del Barrio returns to North Philly, connecting residents to resources
La Feria del Barrio’s return acted as a cultural exchange among the city’s growing Latino community. Nonprofits were also in full force connecting underserved residents to ser
4 years ago
Eagles fans allowed to tailgate for first time in two seasons
Fans throughout the lots have high hopes for the team this season after a dominant week one performance.
4 years ago
Search resumes for man whose girlfriend disappeared on trip
Dozens of law enforcement officers have started a second day of searching in a vast wildlife area near Florida’s Gulf Coast for a 23-year-old man, a person of interest.
4 years ago