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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

It’s officially ice cream season. Here are some local faves, both new and old

From classics like the Franklin Fountain to newbies like Malai, Billy Penn rounds up a list of some of our favorite frozen shops.

9 months ago

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Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

Fire that damaged multiple decommissioned SEPTA buses at Philly storage yard now under control

City health officials said Friday that nearby residents can resume their normal routines after several dangerous air pollutants spiked Thursday.

9 months ago

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Community Events
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Pennsylvania

Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival returns after 3 years

The free event will be held at Main Street between First Avenue and Third Avenue instead of its original venue outside the former Brandywine Hospital.

9 months ago

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Aging
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

How to find transit resources for aging adults in Philly

There are free and discounted transportation options available for aging adults in the city and throughout the region.

9 months ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘Nothing but God’: Odunde CEO talks about 50 years of the Philadelphia festival’s history

Odunde CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West and COO Adeniyi Ogundana can only give thanks to God as they continue the work the festival’s founders began.

9 months ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

From field to pitch: The Linc gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with soccer-friendly turf

A new HERO Hybrid grass blend was laid and some stadium seats were removed to meet FIFA’s standards for Philly’s eight games this summer.

9 months ago

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Business
Employment
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s largest city workers union schedules strike vote

A social media post urges members of AFSCME District Council 33 to attend a meeting at union headquarters to take a strike vote.

9 months ago

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Community Events
New Jersey

Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to Princeton High School to teach a media literacy class

Students studying journalism and public speaking will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.

9 months ago

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Food & Drink
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Should Hershey Kisses become Pennsylvania’s state candy? Billy Penn investigates

While the Kiss is certainly a strong contender, could there be a better option?

9 months ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

West Philly Bizarre: A community market driving economic justice

The market, which allows underserved vendors to sell crafts, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign to expand opportunities for local creators.

9 months ago

Philly Pride 365
Community Events
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
6abc

Thousands of people celebrate love and unity at 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival

The 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival drew many people to the annual celebration for the first time.

9 months ago

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Media
New Jersey

WHYY News teams up with the Trenton Community Street Team for a community BBQ

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News representatives.

9 months ago

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Philadelphia
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Editor’s Note: WHYY News uncovers exclusive source and new insight on MOVE bombing 40th anniversary

On that fateful day, a helicopter pilot urged the city, "you don't have to drop the bomb" on MOVE’s West Philly home. His warning went unheard, until now.

9 months ago

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Community Events
New Jersey

Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to a Trenton intermediate school to teach a media literacy class

A class of New Jersey fifth graders will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.

9 months ago

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Crime
Philadelphia
Technology
6abc

License plate reading tech at Temple University helps police catch suspected serial burglar

Temple says it's the first university police department in Pennsylvania to use this license plate reading system.

9 months ago

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