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NJ Transit reaches tentative deal with train engineers, ending the strike for now
A deal is reached to end the NJ Transit rail strike. Gov. Phil Murphy won’t offer specifics but said it’s good for both sides. Union members must still ratify it
7 months ago
Listen 0:53New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike
The union said its members would return to work on Tuesday, when trains would resume their regular schedules.
7 months ago
Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test
Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar.
7 months ago
Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and killing 2 crew members
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage but at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment.
7 months ago
Philadelphians celebrate Schuylkill River Trail extension
Bikers, walkers, runners and dog walkers made their way across the new 650-foot cable bridge.
7 months ago
Listen 1:04Bucks sheriff and ICE collaboration is official; legal challenge expected
The ACLU of Pennsylvania plans to file a lawsuit challenging the legal validity of the agreement.
7 months ago
Listen 0:42Heading for the Jersey Shore this summer? Here’s what to know about beach tags
Most beaches along the Jersey Shore require a badge to hit the sand, but there are still some free beaches.
7 months ago
NJ Transit strike: Here’s what you need to know
Residents of South and Central New Jersey and Pennsylvania are scrambling for travel options after NJ Transit engineers walked off the job.
7 months ago
Listen 1:06NJ Transit strike begins after last-minute talks fail, halting train service
About 350,000 daily riders face major disruptions as the New Jersey Transit halts all train service.
8 months ago
There were also easter eggs, funny cameos and some lazy stereotypes aimed at the defending Super Bowl champs.
8 months ago
Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returns this weekend. Here’s what to expect
A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.
8 months ago
From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning
One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.
8 months ago
Listen 1:35Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates
The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.
8 months ago
The ongoing struggle over the meaning of the MOVE bombing
Forty years on, journalists, activists and archivists discussed who does the telling, and how.
8 months ago
Rachel and Phila Lorn opened the Cambodian restaurant as a shared vision to celebrate their history.
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