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The Neighbors and Newsroom Summit is a WHYY series that fosters relationships and collaborations between the public and our news teams.

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U.S. Soccer is offering the same contracts for its men’s and women’s teams

The U.S. Soccer Federation took a major step regarding equal pay concerns for its men's and women's national teams.

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N.J.'s largest energy company leases land to the state for a massive wind port project.

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His Delco high school teacher helped him escape Afghanistan. Now, he wants to go back to rebuild it

Amir Sidiqi is back in Delaware County through the unexpected help of his former Strath Haven English teacher, who made a lifesaving connection.

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The full roster of players, coaches, and hockey operations staff plan to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 12 season start.

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Amazon to add ‘several thousand’ jobs in Philly and surrounding area

The company, which has come under fire for workplace issues, promises an average of $18 an hour plus benefits.

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The pandemic labor market through the eyes of Philly’s immigrant restaurant workers

The lack of safety net in the undocumented immigrant community pushed many towards other jobs. But vacancies in restaurants also gave them newfound leverage.

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Worker killed in accident at Three Mile Island

A worker at the deactivated Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Dauphin County died in an accident at the plant last week, officials said.

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Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify at senate hearing on Larry Nassar case

Four decorated gymnasts will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing this week regarding the FBI's shortcomings in investigating the Larry Nassar case.

4 years ago

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The Flyers have a ’new-look roster.’ Now they need a new goal song

In a first for the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers are asking for fans’ help in selecting a new goal song.

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Regional Roundup – 9/13/21

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on grants going to community organizations throughout Philadelphia to help combat gun violence. And, the Fringe Festival turns 25.

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Eagles fans optimistic as new season kicks off, but wary after too many ‘broken hearts’

At a tailgate block party in Fishtown, people were excited for a fresh start with a new coach and quarterback, but tempered their expectations after too many “broken hearts.”

4 years ago

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Making *real* Philadelphia cream cheese inside a Kensington shipping container

At Perrystead Dairy, the mission is the milk.

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Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries

The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.

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