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Aging
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

Brandywine Valley Active Aging eyes permanent location for Downingtown senior center

The organization has been leasing space at Brandywine Grace Church for the past few years to serve as a temporary Downingtown campus.

1 year ago

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Billy Penn
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Overhaul of Market Street in Old City gets underway

By 2026, expect a narrower street, a new plaza and raised bike lanes.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia

Philly welcomes Palestinian refugee for medical treatment

After losing an arm in a bombing, a Palestinian girl is receiving humanitarian aid and care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
6abc

ACCT Philly seeks loving homes for more than 30 cats rescued from home

ACCT Philly says the cats received medical evaluations and are now ready for adoption.

1 year ago

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Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Upper Darby municipal workers to hold strike authorization vote

If Transport Workers Local 234 votes to give their leaders the power to call for a strike, a possible walkout could happen as soon as New Year’s Day.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports

Jalen Hurts accounts for 3 TDs and Eagles beat Steelers 27-13 for franchise-best 10th straight win

“So that’s what you all wanted to see?” asked Hurts, who was playing with a broken finger on his non-throwing hand.

1 year ago

Lori Ney with her dog at the rally
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

2024 in photos: A battleground year for the Philly region

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

1 year ago

Jared McCain dribbling
Philadelphia
Sports

Sixers rookie Jared McCain out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery

McCain, who has starred for the struggling Philadelphia 76ers early in the season, reported a sore left knee after Friday night’s 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

1 year ago

Anuj Gupta, CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks to a group of people at the center's office in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of The Welcoming Center)
Immigration
Pennsylvania

The Welcoming Center receives $1M to expand its work throughout Pa.

The center plans to offer programming for immigrant communities in Chester and Montgomery counties, as well as other parts of the commonwealth.

1 year ago

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Roger Wing carves an ice sculpture of The Battery in a live ice sculpting demonstrations at the 6th annual Fishtown Freeze event on Dec. 14, 2024. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Fishtown Freeze puts ice sculpting on display

Fishtown Freeze holiday shopping deals last through Sunday.

1 year ago

PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Energy
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

PECO will hike electricity bills 10% starting in January

Utility promises more help for low-income customers.

1 year ago

Luigi Nicholas Mangione is escorted into Blair County Courthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pa.
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Health Care
National

Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn’t a client of the insurer

Investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City.

1 year ago

Luigi Mangione
Gun Violence
Health Care
National

Back trouble and brain fog bothered suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, his posts show

Social media posts from Luigi Mangione show the man suspected of killing Brian Thompson underwent successful back surgery last year that alleviated debilitating chronic pain.

1 year ago

Christmas tree set up in front of City Hall
Business
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Shop local this holiday season at one (or more) of Philly’s holiday markets

‘Tis the season to support small businesses and artists

1 year ago

Phil Murphy
New Jersey
Technology

Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the U.S. Here’s what we know

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday and Thursday temporarily banned drone flights in 22 areas of New Jersey and 30 areas in New York.

1 year ago

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