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Every week listeners hear stories about race and identity that expand their minds, and learn practical ways to make their lives better. It's lifelong learning that ranges from the big picture to tiny details and everything in between.

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Isaiah T. Martin, Empowered CDC’s president and CEO, stands next to a piece of artwork at the nonprofit's first community waste disposal site near Bartram's Garden.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

1 month ago

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Business
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

East Passyunk storeowners kick off holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday

One of the longest-standing commercial corridors in Philadelphia is “Small Business Saturday central.”

1 month ago

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Firefighters and emergency personnel are gathered outside of a home in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
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6abc

Man found dead after flames tear through Strawberry Mansion home

The blaze broke out around 4:45 p.m. near 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

1 month ago

Planes in front of air traffic control tower at Newark International Airport
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Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

At least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured and taken to the hospital after the Oct. 30 incident on board the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, N.J.

1 month ago

parent reading with children
Home & Family
Kids

Editor’s Note: WHYY launches ‘Caring for Kids,’ a civic news exercise on foster care, adoption

“I don’t think that we’re doing nearly enough for foster youth in our city. There’s so much more that can be done,” said Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass.

2 months ago

Sebastian Gomez (center), with Philly Achilles' Chris Aiello (right) and Johnny Fitton, after completing Sunday's 2025 Philadelphia Marathon in less than 3 hours, 30 minutes. (Courtesy of Katie Curran)
Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘His personal hype team’: First-timer crushed his marathon goal — with help from Philly Achilles

Sebastian Gomez, who is autistic, topped his goal in completing the Philadelphia Marathon, with support from two members who help people with disabilities compete and connect.

2 months ago

Parade Float at 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade
Community Events
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings thousands to Ben Franklin Parkway for the annual holiday tradition

Despite it being the coldest Thanksgiving in Philadelphia since 2018, thousands bundled up to watch the city’s parade.

2 months ago

People sitting around a large round table eating
Immigration
Philadelphia

A 2026 dinner series will ask native-born, immigrant Philadelphians to talk about citizenship

The semiquincentennial event will reach more than 1,000 Philadelphians in seven of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.

2 months ago

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a dog eats a Thanksgiving meal
Animals
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Adoptable pets celebrate Thanksgiving in Philly with their shelter families

VCA Charities donated turkey, pumpkin, green beans and rice to dogs and cats waiting for adoption.

2 months ago

Gail Nazarene next to a monument reading HERE WE MARK THE PRICE OF FREEDOM
K-12
Media
New Jersey
Taxes

N.J. school board member facing ethics complaint over Facebook post asking for opinions on tax hike files lawsuit

Gail Nazarene, of Alloway Township, says her constitutional free speech rights are being violated and she should be allowed to discuss school board matters with the public.

2 months ago

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archival photo of workers sitting in the back of a pickup truck
Employment
Immigration
New Jersey
Visual Arts

Monument project in New Jersey seeks to reframe narrative about migrants and labor amid political rhetoric and debates

The project will see a monument in each of the state’s three regions tell stories of migrants' roles in the Garden State labor force.

2 months ago

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A stocked produce aisle at a supermarket
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Environment
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania

Chester County debuts ‘As Seen in’ stamp to make it easier for shoppers to buy local food

The “As Seen in the Chester County’s Farm Guide” stamp comes as grocery prices have increased in part due to international tariffs.

2 months ago

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Vicinity Energy's plant in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia
Business
Energy
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Vicinity Energy steam plant safety conditions spur OSHA complaint

Union alleges company has been slow to address electrocution and asbestos hazards.

2 months ago

A member of Philly House's staff prepares to serve food
Homelessness
Philadelphia

Philly House forced to serve out of mobile kitchen this Thanksgiving, but the mission continues

Meals will be served in the parking lot at Philly House this holiday season after damage was found to the main kitchen.

2 months ago

Protesters standing behind a large coffin.
Delaware
Government Accountability
Homelessness
Protests

Clergy join housing advocates in rally urging Wilmington officials to do more to address homelessness

Protesters gathered in front of Wilmington’s city hall as part of a movement to rally support for programs that help the poor.

2 months ago

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