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About 1 in 8 Americans relies on the food assistance program. Among them are more than 800,000 New Jerseyans, with approximately 75,000 recipients in Camden County.
7 months ago
Here’s why Philadelphia chocolatiers are optimistic despite inflation
Cocoa prices are climbing but Philly’s Craft Chocolate Makers say they are not worried about losing customers.
7 months ago
‘Now I have nothing’: Pennsylvanians expect hardship without SNAP
Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Democrats’ lawsuit for emergency SNAP funds amid government shutdown.
7 months ago
American Water, Essential Utilities to merge, creating $40B public water utility
The combined company will serve more than 2,000 communities, with customer prices set to remain the same.
7 months ago
‘On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re a negative-2’: Airport workers struggle amid shutdown
As the federal government’s shutdown continues into a fourth week, TSA workers in Philly are feeling the effects.
7 months ago
Why the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ play is causing such a stir
The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the "tush push" play, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.
7 months ago
Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition and good company
Gardening clubs and nutrition programs are just a few of the supports the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging offers to seniors in the city.
7 months ago
The 1995 march in the nation’s capital called on Black men to unite to work toward social and civic change.
8 months ago
Listen 2:031 dead, 6 injured after shooting during homecoming celebration at Lincoln University
A person was detained, said Chester County's district attorney, adding that it was possible that there might be another shooter. Classes will be suspended Monday.
8 months ago
Philly activists mark 100th peace vigil for Gaza outside of Sen. John Fetterman’s Old City office
Protesters called on Fetterman to stop military aid to Israel and speak up in support of aid to Gaza.
8 months ago
Listen 0:52Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights
Flights were delayed Thursday at major airports like LaGuardia and Newark due to air traffic controller shortages.
8 months ago
‘It takes a village’: Foundation for Delaware County launches Family Village
The Foundation for Delaware County is bringing all of their programming under one tent to create a continuum of care for families with low incomes.
8 months ago
In a banner year for women’s sports in Philly, fans and advocates were excited to see top-level women’s soccer in the area — and they want more.
8 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: Eagles Saquon Barkley’s mom Tonya Johnson
Johnson talks about raising the Eagles running back and NFL star, as well as their journey to help others with the Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation.
Air Date: October 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 14:29WHYY board agrees to WPSU acquisition plan
The central Pennsylvania station that serves 1.5 million people was slated to shut down after an earlier agreement was rejected by Penn State.
8 months ago
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