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Female regent honeyeater in Capertee National Park, New South Wales, Australia. There are only 300 to 400 of the birds left in the wild, says Ross Crates, an ecologist at Australia National Universit. (David Stowe/via AP Photo)
Biology
Environment
International

Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames

Australia’s unprecedented wildfires season has so far charred 40,000 square miles (104,000 square kilometers) of brushland, rainforests, and national parks.

7 years ago

Downingtown East High School students Chloe Baumann, Hope Hessler, Megan Beale, and Gabbi Chacko traveled to Philadelphia to attend the Women's March. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Gender
Philadelphia
Social Justice

‘We cannot wait:’ Philly area youth tackle gun violence, climate change at this year’s Women’s March

For many young people at the march, it was about showing the lawmakers and other people in power that they’re galvanized and ready for change.

7 years ago

Jeannine A. Cook is the owner of Harriet's Bookshop in Fishtown. (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

She was told not to open a Black-owned bookstore in Fishtown. She’s doing it anyway.

Harriet’s Bookshop is now welcoming customers to browse its woman-centric shelves.

7 years ago

In this image made from video taken on Dec. 22, 2019, and provided by Oakbank Balhannah CFS, a koala drinks water from a bottle given by a firefighter in Cudlee Creek, South Australia. (Oakbank Balhannah CFS via AP)
Community Events
Environment

Philly expat hosting benefit for Australia bushfire recovery at Khyber Pass Pub

Kylie Flett, a food and drink publicist, is organizing an Aussie-themed Bushfire Benefit on Jan. 25 at Old City’s Khyber Pass Pub for the country’s most at-risk creatures and

7 years ago

Julie Coker (photo provided)
Economic Development
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

Julie Coker to leave Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

Julie Coker is moving on after four years of leading the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.

7 years ago

Oat Foundry's modern split-flap board COURTESY OAT FOUNDRY
Billy Penn

RIP Amtrak flippy board: Commemorate the anniversary of 30th Street’s loss with a modern solution

Thanks to Oat Foundry, you can get up close and personal with a split-flap display in Old City.

7 years ago

Indego's electric bike (Indego)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

City pulls Indego e-bikes from streets while police search for stolen electronic bicycles

Philadelphia police are hunting e-bikes as Indego works to make it harder to steal electric bikes from the city’s bike share system.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery on August 8, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Business
Energy
Environment

Future of PES refinery could be decided Friday behind closed doors

A New York law office will host the bankruptcy sale of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions complex, closed since June’s explosion and fire.

7 years ago

A large flare burns off fuel at Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery while firefighters battle a fire there. The wind carried the black smoke toward residential areas of South Philadelphia. (Emma lee/WHYY)
Energy
Environment
Public Safety

High levels of cancer-causing chemical recorded at PES refinery in May, report reveals

The city knew about the high levels of benzene at the refinery, but decided not to inform the public.

7 years ago

Several rowhouses were destroyed by an explosion and fire that killed two people on the 1400 block of S. 8th Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Neighborhoods
Public Safety

‘We’re scared,’ South Philly residents say after city officials reveal explosion cause

Philadelphia residents want to know if they are safe after learning that a cracked gas main caused the explosion that killed two of their neighbors.

7 years ago

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Seals resting off Sandy Hook. (Robert Siliato Photography)
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

Seals return to island off the Jersey Shore

Seals have returned to an island off the northern New Jersey coast. Harbor, grey, and harp seals are typical winter visitors at the Jersey Shore.

7 years ago

MICHAELA WINBERG / BILLY PENN
Business
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Once incarcerated, this Philly man is opening the barber school of his dreams — so others can chase theirs

Final Touch Academy will offer scholarships and life lessons along with scissor skills.

7 years ago

Heshimu Jaramogi (Martin Regusters)
Media
Philadelphia
Tne Philadelphia Tribune

Heshimu Jaramogi, leader of multimedia journalism in Philadelphia, has died

Longtime journalist Heshimu Jaramogi, considered a forefather of multi-media journalism in Philadelphia, died Tuesday after a brief battle with colon cancer.

7 years ago

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Things To Do
Community Events
January 16 - 22, 2020

Celebrating a King, Ben Franklin’s birthday party, and body art on display in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, Snoop Dogg lights up the stage, MLK and Ben Franklin will be celebrated and Philly hosts its annual body ink extravaganza.

7 years ago

Listen 5:20
(Bradley C Bower/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Homelessness
Pennsylvania
Broke in Philly

One of the wealthiest counties in Pennsylvania says it’s finally close to ending homelessness

After a relationship ended three years ago, Michael Thomas had to move out. He found himself homeless for the first time in his life.

7 years ago

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