Community
‘Playful Learning’ installations are a fun upgrade and a point of pride in North Philly
Sharswood and North Central residents celebrate new interactive spaces designed to bring joy, education and community pride to affordable housing.
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Philadelphia public pools: Opening dates for 2025 summer season
More than 60 city pools will open on a rolling basis. Here’s what to know.
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Montgomery County Correctional Facility says it will no longer honor ICE detainers
The facility will hold people for whom ICE has a judicial warrant for up to 24 hours.
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Listen 1:25Nearly 400 Los Angeles protesters have been detained or arrested since last Saturday, police say. “No Kings” rallies critical of Trump are planned nationwide this Saturday.
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Philly nonprofit empowers young women through programming, grants
The Evoluer House’s programs include a personal and professional development program that will start in a few weeks.
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Norristown residents whose family members have been detained by ICE speak out
Advocates are pushing for county commissioners to pass a welcoming act to better protect immigrant residents.
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Listen 1:07The beverages that give users a buzz are also being sold in restaurants, bars, CBD stores, smoke shops and online. The budding cannabis industry wants in too.
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Listen 2:01Philly unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown clock at Dilworth Park
Organizers are counting down the seconds until June 11, 2026 — and now you can too.
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WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Cherry Hill
Camden County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.
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Latina Business Summit brings visibility and voice to Latina entrepreneurs across Delaware
La Plaza Delaware’s first Latina-centered business summit focuses on empowerment and building confidence.
1 year ago
Listen 1:38Road closures, rallies and routes: What to know about Philly’s June 14 ‘No Kings’ protest
This Saturday, Philadelphia will host one of the largest anti-Trump protests in the country as part of the “No Kings” project.
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World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
"We recognize that we’re planning within uncertainty,” said Meg Kane, Philadelphia's host city executive, at a gathering of the 11 U.S. host city leaders.
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Sen. David McCormick joined the governor in announcing what he called a “huge victory for Pennsylvania.” Some concerns remain about powering new AI centers.
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WHYY News will host a pop-up newsroom in Westampton Township, New Jersey. You’re invited
South Jersey residents can ask questions, meet the New Jersey team and discuss story ideas during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in Burlington County.
1 year ago
Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest returns with battle of the champions
The fourth edition of the fan-vote competition adds a cameo from a Phillies star and a spot on the permanent lineup for the winning flavor.
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