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Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

The ‘Tush Push’ has really gotten under the NFL’s skin. Just watch Eagles opponents’ schedule reveals for evidence

There were also easter eggs, funny cameos and some lazy stereotypes aimed at the defending Super Bowl champs.

10 months ago

Tyler Dallas of South Philadelphia attempts to ascend the grease pole at the Italian Market Festival Sunday. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returns this weekend. Here’s what to expect

A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.

10 months ago

Writer James Patterson receiving the WHYY Lifelong Learning Award at event
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From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

10 months ago

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Jalen Hurts celebrates with his mother
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates

The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

10 months ago

Mike Africa Jr. speaking at Community College of Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia

The ongoing struggle over the meaning of the MOVE bombing

Forty years on, journalists, activists and archivists discussed who does the telling, and how.

10 months ago

Mawn's Phila and Rachel Lorn eating noodles
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Phila Lorn, of Philly noodle house Mawn, is a James Beard finalist. He says the spotlight also belongs to his wife

Rachel and Phila Lorn opened the Cambodian restaurant as a shared vision to celebrate their history.

10 months ago

Attendees participate in a workshop at the Afro-Asian Solidarity Symposium at the Asian Arts Initiative's exhibit, Crescendo
Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Philly celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Concerts, walking tours, art workshops, film festivals and more

Billy Penn offers a curated guide to events in Philadelphia you won’t want to miss.

10 months ago

A blue grosbeak at the World Series of Birding
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New Jersey
Outdoors

The World Series of Birding: In New Jersey, a 24-hour conservation blitz aims to protect local wildlife

Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.

10 months ago

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The 40th anniversary MOVE bombing vigil
History
Philadelphia

MOVE supporters gather in Cobbs Creek, 40 years after deadly bombing by Philly police at the organization’s HQ

The bombing on May 13, 1985 claimed the lives of 11 people, including five children, and decimated an entire block in Cobbs Creek.

10 months ago

Listen 1:17
a fire burning at a scrapyard
New Jersey
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Sustainability

Camden residents concerned over transparency in EMR deal

Residents want EMR to be held accountable and said they are upset about the city striking a deal without input from the community.

10 months ago

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El signo del Centro Comunitario
Business
Delaware
Employment

Wilmington lanzará un programa de emprendimiento juvenil para la próxima generación de líderes empresariales

Un nuevo programa piloto en Wilmington enseñará a los adolescentes habilidades en los negocios para ayudarlos a presentar sus propios planes de negocios.

10 months ago

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka makes his point at the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial primary debate at NJ PBS Studios
Immigration
New Jersey
Protests

Newark mayor returns to immigration detention center days after trespassing arrest

Ras Baraka, who is running for governor of New Jersey, was turned away Tuesday from Delaney Hall; he departed and stayed about a half hour away from the building.

10 months ago

Two city blocks of rowhouses are left in ruin following the worst fire in the city's history, May 15, 1985 in West Philadelphia. The blaze was caused accidently when police attempted to remove a radical group called MOVE from their house by dropping a satchel bomb on the structure a gun battle. (AP Photo)
Studio 2
Government Accountability
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Philadelphia
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Race & Ethnicity

Studio 2 Extra: Investigative journalist reflects on MOVE bombing

Investigative reporter Linn Washington remembers the MOVE bombing 40 years later .

Air Date: May 13, 2025 3:00 pm

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Hannah Roemer-Block, Ishtar El, Ella Adams, David Bannister and Nigel Carter pose with the MOVE bombing historical marker during its unveiling ceremony on June 24, 2017
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How a group of middle school students memorialized the MOVE bombing

A West Philly school founder shares the story of how students led a campaign to install a historical marker at the site of the 1985 MOVE bombing.

11 months ago

A hybrid Ford Maverick truck towing the tram car on the Wildwood Boardwalk
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Safety
6abc

A hybrid Ford Maverick truck hits the Wildwood Boardwalk, towing the iconic tram car

The vehicle replaces one of the boardwalk's nine tram car towing units. The replacement is a test, officials said, and it's not clear if the pickup will stay.

11 months ago

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