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‘52 weeks of Firsts’: Philadelphia prepares for 2026 by making a list of firsts
City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
10 months ago
Listen 1:12Bradley Cooper brings ‘new’ Philly cheesesteak standard to NYC
Danny & Coop’s uses cheesesteak formula perfected in South Philly by co-owner DiDiampietro, of Angelo’s, to woo Big Apple customers.
10 months ago
Food banks in Delaware are trying to keep feeding needy residents after the Trump administration froze millions in food assistance to states.
10 months ago
Listen 1:48Philly to honor families and survivors during National Crime Victims Rights Week
Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.
10 months ago
Listen 1:313 Penn students have had their international visas revoked
The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.
10 months ago
Dine Latino Restaurant Week highlights diversity and deals in Philly’s food scene
Two dozen restaurants from a variety of cultures are offering free desserts and appetizers with every two entrées purchased through April 12.
10 months ago
Trenton, N.J. Fire Department appoints first woman fire captain in its history
The new fire captain wants to encourage girls and boys to consider becoming a firefighter.
10 months ago
Listen 1:07The “one-stop-shop” program that coordinates home repair, energy efficiency and solar for low-income homeowners could be at risk.
10 months ago
Listen 1:16WHYY News’ Civic News Summit: 5 trends in civic news
Panelists from a range of different media organizations and platforms shared their insights and best practices about an ever-changing industry.
10 months ago
Listen 1:01Philly group remembers gun violence victims through music
Hearing Philadelphia engages with families impacted by gun violence by offering music to help with healing.
10 months ago
2-day summit at WHYY highlights vitality of civic dialogue in local newsrooms
Journalists joined community members to focus on the importance of stronger connections between local newsrooms and communities.
10 months ago
Listen 0:54Philadelphia Surge brings new challenges, same drive to 3rd season
The city’s women and gender-expansive ultimate frisbee team plays in Indianapolis on Saturday, then hosts the New York Gridlock in Philly on April 12.
10 months ago
The SS United States is set to join Okaloosa County’s more than 500 artificial reefs, which include a dozen smaller ship wrecks.
10 months ago
Demand for viral ‘torpedo’ baseball bats has sent a King of Prussia factory into overdrive
Victus has over 300 employees and 60 alone inside their King of Prussia headquarters.
10 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: “Audrey’s Children” celebrates life of CHOP’s Dr. Audrey Evans
The new movie tells the story of a groundbreaking doctor in pediatric oncology. Writer and producer Julia Fisher Farbman sat down with Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg.
Air Date: April 4, 2025 12:00 pm
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