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Elizabeth Morales speaking at a podium
Delaware
Food & Drink
Government
Income Inequality

‘Theft, plain and simple’: Delaware’s congressional delegation blasts billions in food assistance cuts passed by Republicans

Delawareans could soon start feeling the impact of federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid programs.

9 months ago

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Pedestrians walking down the center of Ludlow Street
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Preservation
Public Spaces

Philly’s alley dumpsters could be locked if Center City District meets its ‘clean and green’ mission

Businesses may have to start locking alley dumpsters if the law changes as an effort to reduce litter and illegal dumping.

9 months ago

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Gwynedd Mercy University in Lower Gwynedd Twp., Bucks County.
Health Care
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

Gwynedd Mercy initiative seeks to address health care worker shortage with accelerated training courses

Worker shortage leads to strain on care access, industry experts say.

9 months ago

Listen 1:19
A dog lifts their paw while sitting in the grass
Animals
New Jersey

Some New Jersey animal shelters say dogs are being left behind: Why Gen Z is adopting more cats over pups

While felines flourish, large dogs are facing longer stays and rising surrender rates.

9 months ago

People marching and holding Pride flags
Gender
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Politics

Trump administration eliminating LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline worries Philadelphia community

According to a national survey by The Trevor Project in 2024, 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide over a year's time.

9 months ago

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Philadelphia Eagles' Bryan Braman looks on
Medicine
Philadelphia
Sports

Former Eagles special teams ace Bryan Braman dies from rare form of cancer at 38

A key player for the Eagles’ first Super Bowl championship team, Braman was diagnosed earlier this year and had multiple surgeries in an attempt to treat the illness.

9 months ago

Denisse Agurto, executive director of Unides Para Servir speaks
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Policing

Norristown immigrant community, allies shaken after ICE raid at supermarket

Residents shared their concerns about the latest in a slew of arrests in Norristown and surrounding areas.

9 months ago

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The Wu-Tang Clan performing
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Wu-Tang Clan, ‘Life of Pi,’ a summer ale festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 14–20: “O Lo Que Quieras” in Delaware, Cyndi Lauper in Philly and Michael Franti & Spearhead in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

9 months ago

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WHYY community engagement project coordinator, Rushawn Stanley
Community Events
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Bridging Blocks event sparks heated discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in art

Artists, playwrights, teachers and more gathered to ask “Can art save us?” and converse on the effect art has on everyday life.

9 months ago

King Downing, lead prosecutor of The People's Tribunal on War Crimes and Genocide in Gaza, stands at a podium
International
Military
Philadelphia

Philadelphia People’s Tribunal finds Israel, U.S. guilty of war crimes and genocide in Gaza

Local jurors said they hope the tribunal’s findings will have an impact in formal international governing bodies.

9 months ago

Listen 1:42
Mayor Parker looks on
Employment
Philadelphia

Mayor Parker says white-collar workers’ union deal keeps the city ‘living within its means’

The tentative deal between the city and AFSCME District Council 47 still needs to be approved by union members.

9 months ago

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Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta.
National
Philadelphia
Sports

Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in tiebreaking swing-off lift National League to All-Star Game win

Schwarber earned the MVP award, becoming the first non-pitcher MVP without a hit.

9 months ago

Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Environment
Pennsylvania

Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pennsylvania court rules

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.

9 months ago

Listen 0:44
Two people sitting talking inside city hall
Media
Philadelphia

WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom draws about 75 to share story pitches at Philadelphia City Hall

The event in City Council’s chambers gave people a chance to interact with journalists and editors and pitch ideas for future stories.

9 months ago

pages from Joseph Mikulec's autograph book
Books
History
Pennsylvania

A book of autographs in Philly revives the legacy of a forgotten Croatian hero

Joseph Mikulec walked the globe collecting signatures from kings and paupers. Now his century-old autograph book is going back home.

9 months ago

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