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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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WHYY's pop-up newsroom at Princeton Public Library. Madhu Bora and P. Kenneth Burns speak with an attendee
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Princeton, N.J. ‘pop-up’ newsroom planned for July 30

N.J. residents can share story ideas, ask questions and meet WHYY reporters and editors at a “pop-up” newsroom in Princeton.

9 months ago

Kyle Lowry handles the ball
Philadelphia
Sports

Sixers re-sign veteran guard Kyle Lowry as he embarks on what will be his 20th season in the NBA

A Philadelphia native, the 39-year-old Lowry played in 35 games last season for the 76ers.

9 months ago

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WHYY to host pop-up newsroom at Philadelphia City Hall on July 14

The event is designed to give people a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.

9 months ago

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New online resource aims to make recycling more accessible

resourcePhilly is a search engine that allows Philadelphians to find places to bring hard-to-recycle items or donate items, among other features.

9 months ago

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Delaware
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Philadelphia

American garbage: What to do with our trash

It’s day seven of the Philadelphia union strike, and trash is piling up across the city residents think about the amount of garbage they create.

Air Date: July 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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Employment
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Philadelphia
6abc

DC33 strike enters 6th day after union and city fail to reach deal

No deal was reached between the union and the city of Philadelphia on the strike's fifth day.

10 months ago

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History
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
6abc

Historic Wetherill Mansion in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square damaged by fire

One firefighter was taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion.

10 months ago

A crowd listens to a speaker talk about how the Trump administration's action undermine the country's founding principles.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Politics

‘No Kings’ in Mount Airy: Northwest Philadelphia residents explore history on Fourth of July

Organizers of the event donned 18th century-style costumes — and drew what they said are similarities between the actions of King George III and President Trump’s policies.

10 months ago

Striking Philadelphia municipal workers carry signs and chant during Philadelphia's Fourth of July parade.
Community Events
Philadelphia
Politics
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Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations clash with striking municipal city workers

AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.

10 months ago

Two Yorkshire terriers wearing American-themed costumes sit on the edge of a fountain
Animals
Community Events
Philadelphia

Philly’s Betsy Ross House celebrates the Fourth of July with Patriotic Pets Parade

The third year of the parade and costume competition saw three noncanine contestants, including a snake and a giant rabbit.

10 months ago

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Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia

How drinking in bars fueled American independence

A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia

WHYY celebrates leadership donation from Ken and Valerie Baker

Ken and Valerie Baker make a leadership donation to WHYY to help keep public media alive.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘I’m giving residents options’: Ya Fav Trashman sees strike dilemma from both sides

The former municipal sanitation worker turned clean streets advocate has continued picking up trash, a decision that has picked up plenty of criticism.

10 months ago

Medical professionals at the site of a plane crash near Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County
New Jersey
Public Safety
Transportation

New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing but plane went off runway into woods

Fifteen people were aboard the plane that crashed Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, three are in critical condition and five have serious injuries.

10 months ago

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Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

July Fourth celebrations, Tyler, the Creator, River Roads Music Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 3 - July 6: Neil Diamond tribute in Del., July Fourth activities in Philly and the 2025 Freedom Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.

10 months ago

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