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Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to Princeton High School to teach a media literacy class

Students studying journalism and public speaking will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.

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Should Hershey Kisses become Pennsylvania’s state candy? Billy Penn investigates

While the Kiss is certainly a strong contender, could there be a better option?

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West Philly Bizarre: A community market driving economic justice

The market, which allows underserved vendors to sell crafts, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign to expand opportunities for local creators.

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Thousands of people celebrate love and unity at 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival

The 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival drew many people to the annual celebration for the first time.

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WHYY News teams up with the Trenton Community Street Team for a community BBQ

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News representatives.

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Editor’s Note: WHYY News uncovers exclusive source and new insight on MOVE bombing 40th anniversary

On that fateful day, a helicopter pilot urged the city, "you don't have to drop the bomb" on MOVE’s West Philly home. His warning went unheard, until now.

1 year ago

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Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to a Trenton intermediate school to teach a media literacy class

A class of New Jersey fifth graders will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.

1 year ago

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License plate reading tech at Temple University helps police catch suspected serial burglar

Temple says it's the first university police department in Pennsylvania to use this license plate reading system.

1 year ago

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Blighted property database would let Pa. municipalities track owners — and fine them

Monroeville Democratic state Rep. Brandon Markosek has put forth a bill that would create a blight database managed by the state, and the measure has passed the House.

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Meet Philly’s backyard chicken owners pushing to change the law

Backyard chicken farmers are hopeful that City Council members will introduce a bill to legalize hens in Philadelphia soon. It would be the third time in six years.

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‘Backstabbed and betrayed’: Brookhaven to terminate lease of one of Delco’s only family shelters

Brookhaven is asking Saint Joseph’s Family Hope Center, one of only two family shelters in Delaware County, to vacate the premises.

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‘Abbott Elementary’ star and creator Quinta Brunson gets hero’s welcome at her former elementary school in West Philly

At Andrew Hamilton School, Brunson was awarded a key to the city, and a new mural was dedicated.

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Amy Perez’s legacy inspires domestic violence prevention efforts in Bucks County

Amy’s Kisses Foundation will use proceeds from Sunday’s walk to fund its domestic violence prevention programming.

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Philadelphia
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50th anniversary Odunde Festival in Philadelphia: What you need to know

The first Odunde Festival was held in 1975. Half a century later, it’s run by the daughter and grandson of co-founder Lois Fernandez.

1 year ago

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Philly’s Shuckfest returns this Sunday with 10,000 oysters and a sustainable mission

Move over, New England! Philly’s oyster scene is not only growing strong, but through a shell recycling program, the little critters are helping restore the Delaware River.

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