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Stricter immigration policies and rising fear are taking a toll on the mental health of Latino families in Delaware, many of whom face barriers to care and support.
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Listen 1:13‘America’s greatest flop’: How the nation’s 150th celebration went so wrong
Philadelphia had killed it as host of the nation’s 100th birthday in 1876; the 1926 event went very differently.
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America has a major birthday coming up — here’s what to expect for the big 2-5-0
It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the U.S. is planning to party.
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Competitive eater ‘Max vs Food’ conquers food challenges at Manayunk bar
Ahead of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Max Stanford talks training, recovering and tackling massive meals.
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Listen 6:03A 2025 Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July events in Philly
From fireworks and backyard BBQs to museum days and star-powered concerts, make your holiday plans now.
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‘Long overdue’: Delawareans can start buying recreational marijuana Aug. 1
Retail weed will be available first at 13 medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses. Thirty other retail stores are in the pipeline.
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Listen 1:26The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.
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Trenton residents come together for a community barbecue powered by Dodge Foundation
“For WHYY to really take a chance and really take an approach like this is important,” said Perry Shaw III, director of the Trenton Community Street Team.
10 months ago
What we know so far about the Nicetown fire and explosion
Investigators await clearance to enter site where one person died after three rowhouses collapsed Sunday morning.
10 months ago
At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030
The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.
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AFSCME DC33, which represents Philly’s blue-collar workers, is vowing to strike at midnight if there isn’t an agreement with the city.
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Atlantic City’s Ralph Hunter envisions new Black history museum in town
The 87-year-old Atlantic City resident said he will be knocking on doors to raise $100,000 for the museum.
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With July Fourth falling on a Friday this year, many local businesses are closing up shop. Neighborhood leaders say they will redirect efforts to the 2026 celebration.
10 months ago
U.S. and Israeli military actions condemned at Center City protest
About 100 people rallied at City Hall and marched through Center City to denounce American military involvement in the Middle East.
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Philadelphia explosion levels homes, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured in Nicetown
Two women who lived in one of the adjacent homes were injured when the collapse happened.
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