Community
‘It’s hellish now’: EMR fire leaves Camden residents worried about health and contamination
Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.
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Listen 1:11Hundreds gather at Philly’s City Hall to support Ukraine after tense White House meeting
Hundreds rallied near City Hall Tuesday, holding Ukraine flags in support after Trump and Zelenskyy clashed over war negotiations.
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Listen 1:23Eagles make Saquon Barkley highest-paid running back in NFL history
Barkley ran for 2,504 yards in the regular season and playoffs, breaking Terrell Davis’ record for most yards rushing in one season.
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Philadelphia Foundation hires its first chief impact officer
Philip Fitzgerald, the nonprofit organization’s new chief impact officer, will focus on economic mobility, community safety and youth development.
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The SS United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, arrived early Monday in Mobile, Ala.
1 year ago
Reading Terminal Market unveils 5-year strategic plan, expands offerings
The historic market welcomes new vendors and outlines a vision for growth in its latest strategic plan.
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Philly tech start-up wants to fix the broken system of procurement with a new tool
To increase potential sales, Stimulus leverages artificial intelligence to find out when a large institution might be most receptive to vendors.
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Listen 0:59Inclusive makeup brand in Philly receives equity infusion from Enterprise Center fund
Eager to offer more inclusive cosmetics, Pound Cake, a local start-up, got an influx of capital to help make that a reality.
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Listen 0:58Raising Kings: Wilmington honors local Black history makers
Local Black history event honored 600 Black boys and men during its 14th annual Raising Kings conference.
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Listen 2:11Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season for treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee
The 76ers said there will be no more games for All-Star center Joel Embiid in 2024-25.
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USAID terminates $476K award for Valley Forge nonprofit assisting Tanzanian girls in need
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID will impact Nurturing Minds efforts to help girls in Africa escape poverty and exploitation.
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Listen 7:48Haddon Township residents and officials rally behind restaurant owners arrested by ICE
Celal and Emine Emanet were taken into custody because of their immigration status, which has been in limbo for years.
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Listen 1:07Gov. Shapiro meets with Penn Med leader amid ‘existential’ threat posed by Trump
The top administrator painted a dire portrait of Penn Medicine’s future amid a “chaotic pace of government regulations and executive orders.”
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‘Our lives have been upended’: Bucks Co. residents call for shutdown of Sunoco pipeline
Residents are meeting with company representatives on Thursday night.
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15 cozy soups to get you through the end of winter
These hearty favorites of Billy Penn and WHYY staff will help keep your belly full until spring.
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