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Rare Delaware Bethany Beach firefly approaches endangered species list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering adding the firefly with an extremely small habitat to the list of endangered species.
6 years ago
Malnutrition hits the obese as well as the underfed
Hunger once seemed like a simple problem. Around the globe, often in low-income countries, many people didn't get enough calories.
6 years ago
Iconic South Philly bakery turns Christmas Eve tradition into fire fundraiser
People visiting Termini Bros. for holiday treats can help displaced families in need.
6 years ago
How hungry Philly kids can get free lunch over winter break
Rec centers around the city are hosting the meals on three separate days.
6 years ago
The Year in Comcast: How Philly’s biggest corporation made headlines in 2019
An esports arena, the Four Seasons opening, Cohen’s resignation and a Supreme Court battle.
6 years ago
When gun violence steals the cheer from a family’s holiday
Among those who have lost loved ones, trauma and grief can be magnified at this time of year. Finding what helps them get through can take time.
6 years ago
Listen 3:55This timeline chronicles some of the most compelling photojournalism of 2019, covered by WHYY staff and contributing photographers.
6 years ago
The parranda — a holiday-season tradition in the Caribbean and Latin American countries — was a new sight to see along Fayette Street in December.
6 years ago
Separated at the border, the story of Andrea and her son José
Fearing MS-13 gang, she sought asylum in U.S. after being separated by border officials, she and her son eventually were reunited and now live in N.J.
6 years ago
New SNAP rule impacts college students by limiting benefits and adding confusion
Some low-income college students are among the 688,000 food stamp recipients projected to lose benefits as a result of a Trump administration rule announced Dec. 4.
6 years ago
Clean-energy advocates slam federal order they say favors fossil fuels
BPU condemns FERC for showing “a callous disregard for the health and safety of the residents” of NJ and other impacted states
6 years ago
As winter begins and seals arrive at N.J. beaches, experts say to stay away
A Jersey Shore marine mammal organization is warning the public to keep a distance from the recent arrivals at area beaches: resting seals.
6 years ago
Joe Segel, founder of QVC, dies at 88
Joseph "Joe" M. Segel, the entrepreneur who founded TV shopping giant QVC and the Franklin Mint, died of natural causes early Saturday in Gladwyne.
6 years ago
The SEPTA holiday buses were amazingly extra this year
Transit workers volunteer time to dress up the vehicles, and their creations are impressive.
6 years ago
Sports fueled Philly athletes Dajah Horsey and Malika Douglas in their fight against food insecurity
Philly athletes Dajah Horsey and Malika Douglas show how athletics help girls fight back against food insecurity.
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