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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) gestures after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York.

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey edges Chicago’s Coby White, wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award

Voters thought the jump he made from his third year to his fourth was even more impressive.

1 year ago

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse (right) talks to Tyrese Maxey (center) and Joel Embiid (left) during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York.
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NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled — twice — before turnover that led to Knicks’ go-ahead shot

The league says Jalen Brunson grabbed Maxey's jersey to prevent him from cleanly catching a pass before Josh Hart made lower body contact.

1 year ago

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 18, 2022. Rodgers, now with the Philadelphia Eagles and who was suspended last season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, was reinstated Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The league said Rodgers, 26, is cleared to participate in team activities, effective immediately. The Eagles signed Rodgers in August 2023, two months after the Indianapolis Colts waived him.
Philadelphia
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Eagles’ Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by NFL after yearlong gambling suspension

The Eagles signed Rodgers in August 2023, two months after the Indianapolis Colts waived him.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Fedotov plays during an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports

Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signs a two-year, $6.5M deal with the Flyers after long journey to the NHL

The deal comes less than a month after he joined the team and nine years after his complicated and secretive journey to the NHL began.

1 year ago

For some people, drawing a line between coworkers and friends is very important. But, can you develop friendships at work?
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Should you be friends with your coworkers?, update from the polls, jazz trumpet player Terell Stafford

We spend an awful lot of time with our coworkers but when do workplace relationships become friendships and do they help or hurt us on the job?

Air Date: April 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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Elizabeth Hersh (right) is seated across the table from David Holloman (left) as they look over notes
Government
Homelessness
Philadelphia

No charges after preliminary investigation into Philly’s Office of Homeless Services

The office was millions over budget, but no criminal issues were discovered in a preliminary investigation into the office.

1 year ago

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Gender
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Billy Penn

Cultivating spaces for queer women in Philly

While a South Philly couple works to open a lesbian bar amid the “straight-ification” of queer spaces, traveling lesbian bars and WLW groups keep the sapphic scene alive.

1 year ago

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Environment
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity
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‘A chance to tell their own stories’: New documentary tackles environmental racism in Camden

In a documentary premiering Monday, Rutgers-Camden students spotlight the environmental issues faced by residents of the city.

1 year ago

public research intern Maria Villarreal
Environment
Higher Education
Philadelphia

My Climate Story: Philly students take science from abstract to personal

A climate education and storytelling project helps students and teachers learn about climate change’s impact "in everybody’s backyards."

1 year ago

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Lucy Dinsmore outside
Environment
Government
Pennsylvania
Sustainability

‘Catch the Rain’ program helps residents prevent stormwater runoff in White Clay watershed

Runoff from development, roofs, driveways and lawns cause some of the greatest amounts of pollution in the White Clay watershed.

1 year ago

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Palestinians inspect the destruction following an Israeli military raid in Nur Shams refugee camp

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children, as U.S. advances aid package

The strikes came as the U.S. is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel and humanitarian assistance for Gaza.

1 year ago

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Crime
Delaware
Gun Violence
Higher Education

Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed

Dover police say officers responded at 1:40 a.m. Sunday to a report of shots on campus. A Wilmington woman who was not a registered student was found with a gunshot wound.

1 year ago

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Animals
Neighborhoods
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New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring

While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.

1 year ago

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Gun Violence
Law
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Man shot by police after domestic argument inside Philadelphia apartment complex

The officers involved in this shooting are being placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

1 year ago

Melissa Lynn Torre, founder of the Vellum Street Soap Company, with recycled glass jars and bottles she uses to package the skin products she creates and sells. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Business
Environment
Sustainability

Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help

Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.

1 year ago

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