Community
‘Mind-boggling’ summer revenue in Cape May County, officials say
Cape May County officials are crediting favorable summer weather for a likely record-breaking revenue season.
5 years ago
Pa. second lady Gisele Fetterman: From ‘invisible’ undocumented immigrant to loud, proud advocate
Every day, as she headed out the door for school, Gisele Barreto Fetterman’s mother would tell her that she loved her. Then she told her to be invisible.
5 years ago
Festivals devoted to dragons, design, and natural hair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dragons, design, natural hair, and food trucks form the diverse lineup of fall festivals in this week’s “Things To Do.”
5 years ago
Listen 4:32WHYY reporters, producers form union, ask for voluntary recognition
WHYY reporters and producers seek to form a union with demands of fair compensation, advancement opportunities and reasonable work schedules.
5 years ago
Dry conditions spark ban on backyard fire pits, campfires in Cape May County
Outdoor fire restrictions are in effect for Cape May County due to abnormally dry conditions, state officials announced.
5 years ago
Feds award $32.5 million beach replenishment contract in Ocean City, N.J. area
More beach replenishment and dune building is coming to Cape May County, federal officials announced.
5 years ago
Skyscrapers in the sea: Massive wind turbines planned off Delaware coast
The latest plans to harness the power of the wind feature massive sea skyscrapers installed east of the state’s beaches in the Skipjack Wind Farm.
5 years ago
As Mother Bethel burial ground gets historical marker, community reflects on those forgotten
The site, which lies beneath Weccacoe Playground in South Philadelphia, is considered one of the first independent cemeteries for free African Americans.
5 years ago
‘Our voice still matters’: Philly looks to register people on probation and parole to vote
In Pa., people with felony convictions can vote following the completion of their sentence, even if they’re on probation or parole. But many don’t know it.
5 years ago
Philadelphia traffic deaths on the rise, despite Vision Zero promise
Two years ago, Philadelphia started a program that promised to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030. But is it working? Officials say it’s too soon to tell.
5 years ago
Shore town is first in N.J. to offer curbside ‘plastic film’ recycling
A Monmouth County coastal municipality is the first in New Jersey to offer curbside plastic film recycling.
5 years ago
‘I love you, Gritty’: 3yo CHOP patient gets love, cakes, and maybe a mascot visit
Jack’s parents were humbled by all the support they got after posting their son’s letter.
5 years ago
African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J. and Del. names new president
In about two weeks, entrepreneur Donovan Sterling West will take on a new role — as president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J., and Del.
5 years ago
As window for claims closes, Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pay $32M to abuse victims
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has offered over $32 million to victims of sexual abuse so far — a number that’s likely to go up.
5 years ago
Why Muhammad Ali’s former S. Jersey mansion has neighbors up in arms
Raucous parties at Muhammad Ali's former mansion-turned-Airbnb has put Cherry Hill, N.J. in the midst of a bigger debate about how these rentals affect communities.
Air Date: October 1, 2019
Listen 12:01