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Philly’s Christmas Village to return for socially distanced 2020 season
The open-air German-style Christmas market, now in its 13th season, will be retooled to meet city and statewide coronavirus guidelines.
5 years ago
Philly tree list: 9 spots to see dazzling fall colors right in the city
Where to peep gorgeous autumn leaves without a big trip.
5 years ago
Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film
The papal thumbs up came midway through the documentary “Francesco,” which had its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.
5 years ago
Parents of 545 children separated at US-Mexico border still can’t be found
Thousands of families were separated under the "no tolerance" migration policy before the Trump administration ended the practice in 2018.
5 years ago
The cutest thing about the 2020 election may be Philly’s get-out-the-vote windows
Democracy is looking peak adorable through these Philly windows.
5 years ago
A historic deal on affordable housing in Philly
City and federal housing officials struck a historic deal with organizers of Philly's homeless encampments. How far will it go in fixing Philly's affordable housing crisis?
Air Date: October 20, 2020
Listen 15:42Delivery driver shot in Philly’s Queen Village neighborhood
A FedEx delivery driver was shot at South 3rd and Christian streets in Philadelphia Tuesday, Philadelphia police say.
5 years ago
Trailer truck sliced open on Kelly Drive shouldn’t have been there anyway
This kind of crash happens around twice a year on the scenic route.
5 years ago
Tulsa searches for victims of 1921 race massacre at new site
Excavation crews are breaking ground on Monday at a new site in Tulsa, Okla., in an effort to find the remains of Black victims of one of the nation's bloodiest race massacres
5 years ago
Santa Claus will be visiting Philly-area malls – behind a shield
Visitors will be able to pose for photos or have storytime with Santa in the mall, but there will be COVID-19 safety guidelines in place. You can also chat with him by Zoom.
5 years ago
This week: the homeless encampment reaches a deal with the city, City Commissioner on counting votes, and the Principal of the Year.
Air Date: October 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Ravens hold on for 30-28 win over depleted Eagles
Wentz tossed two TD passes, was sacked six times and managed to finish the game along with center Jason Kelce as Philadelphia’s only healthy starters.
5 years ago
‘This is just what we do’: Eagles fans return to the Linc
While it was far from a normal game day at the Linc, Eagles fans still managed to find some signs of pre-pandemic life at the stadium in South Philly.
5 years ago
Black immigrants find camaraderie, divide amid protests
For some immigrants, their attitudes are driven by worries about their children.
5 years ago
When litter in the river isn’t the only reason the Schuylkill is trashier
WHYY asked the region’s residents to tell us how the rivers and creeks near them are changing. Litter and flooding are some of their top concerns.
5 years ago
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