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A likeness of Walt Whitman is carved on a memorial marker near his grave site in Camden
History
New Jersey
Transportation

America’s 250th: NJ Transit launches ‘Jersey Journeys,’ an interactive map showcasing historic sites accessible by bus and trains

The map highlights more than 150 historic sites in New Jersey that can be accessed by bus, light rail and train.

1 year ago

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reacts after hitting a home run against Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A Night for the Ages: Schwarber’s historic performance rewrites Phillies history

Schwarber became just the fourth Phillies player, and 21st in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game, finishing with a team-record nine RBIs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 win

1 year ago

A person holds a box of Narcan spray
Addiction
Philadelphia

New program offers overdose-reversing medication for free outside 61 Philadelphia firehouses

The program is part of a national effort to get the life-saving overdose reversal drug into the hands of people who truly need it.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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Immigrants drive growth in Philly, new report shows

A new report explores how immigration shapes Philadelphia’s population, economy and community. WHYY and the Welcoming Center are hosting a Sept. 18 forum to discuss the data.

1 year ago

Police approach the school where the shooting occured
Gun Violence
K-12
National

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

Police say a 23-year-old shot rounds through the windows toward children sitting during Mass at the Annunciation Catholic School, and that the shooter then died by suicide.

1 year ago

Walk Around Philadelphia participants watching a plane overhead
PlanPhilly
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Walk Around Philadelphia’s fall cycle begins

The city-perimeter journey returns this fall, inviting Philadelphians to rediscover and connect with their city and neighbors, step by step.

1 year ago

James Brobyn conversa con Josh Sanderlin
Business
Delaware

El comercio minorista de marihuana en Delaware sumaron $625,000 el primer fin de semana de ventas

El comisionado estatal de marihuana afirmó que las cifras de ventas, que incluían un impuesto del 15% superaron las expectativas. Los ingresos estatales ascendieron a $93,750.

1 year ago

The seal on the FBI building
Crime
Philadelphia
Policing

FBI offers $10K reward for information identifying suspects accused in armored truck robberies in and around Philly

The suspects are accused of robbing four trucks from late June to mid-August in Philadelphia and Cheltenham.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Outdoors
Public Spaces

‘Se sentía como estar en libertad’: Delaware amplía el acceso a la naturaleza con sillas de ruedas todoterreno en los parques estatales

El estado amplía su programa de sillas de ruedas todoterreno a 5 parques, brindando más acceso a senderos para personas con problemas de movilidad.

1 year ago

Three bags of Herr’s chips: Long Hots, Tomato Pie and Special Hot Stromboli
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Herr’s new forever chip revealed after ‘Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off’ contest

The Philly chip maker announced the winner of its summer-long voting. It’s now part of the permanent lineup.

1 year ago

A dog is seen in a grassy field
Animals
New Jersey
Social Justice

This Mullica Hill dog trainer draws on past trauma to help rehabilitate anxious and abused pups

On National Dog Day, a South Jersey trainer shares how her past trauma helps her connect with and rehabilitate abused, anxious dogs.

1 year ago

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a collapsed Philadelphia house
Housing
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Public Safety

1 person hurt in partial collapse of North Philadelphia home

A woman in her 80s had lived at the North Philly home for most of her life. She made it out of the collapse unharmed.

1 year ago

The horse Whiskey being pet by a child
Animals
New Jersey

From beaches to barns: Cape May nonprofit gives horses a second chance

In South Jersey, a local rescue group is saving abandoned horses and reimagining equine care.

1 year ago

Curling players at practice
New Jersey
Sports

The Olympic sport of curling is attracting new players in South Jersey

Members of the Jersey Pinelands Curling Club are traveling across the nation to participate in competitions.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Politics
Transportation

SEPTA riders feel a ‘sense of loss’ as major cuts go into effect for Philadelphia’s transit system

As SEPTA cuts begin, Philadelphians are adjusting to slower commute times. “It is grief, in a sense,” one rider said.

1 year ago

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