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Pet goats face eviction in Franconia Township — and the owner is fighting back
Ken Schumann says officials inspected his property for years without raising concerns before ruling this year that his lot is too small to legally keep goats.
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Listen :57Police identify suspect in Delaware trooper killing at Wilmington-area DMV
Police say the 44-year-old suspect entered the DMV as a customer Tuesday afternoon before shooting a state trooper who was working inside.
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Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.
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What is Kwanzaa? And how can you celebrate in Philly?
Here is a look into Kwanzaa – its roots in community and family, and how you can celebrate in Philly.
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Philly’s Jewish museum celebrates its annual Christmas party for everyone
Once again, the Weitzman is opening its doors for “Being ____ at Christmas,” an event for the whole community.
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Penn student’s book drive nonprofit aims to comfort pediatric cancer patients across Philly region
The nonprofit For Love and Buttercup helps pediatric cancer patients find kindness and hope with books during their hospital stays.
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Wishes can come true with nonprofit helping foster children in New Jersey
One Simple Wish gives adults who can’t become foster parents themselves a way to help kids in crisis.
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Listen 1:18Wilmington’s Kwanzaa tradition highlights unity and the power of community
Kwanzaa returns to WIlmington with free community events rooted in culture, unity, and the seven principles of Nguzo Saba.
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Listen 1:22Delaware state police trooper killed in DMV shooting identified as Cpl. Matthew T. Snook
Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of Hockessin, Delaware, was "a dedicated 10-year veteran of the Delaware State Police," officials said Wednesday afternoon.
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At some Philly restaurants, Christmas isn’t a holiday — it’s the ‘Super Bowl’
While many restaurants shut down over the holidays, for others working on the 25th is tradition.
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South Philly’s Termini Bros Bakery keeps sweet Christmas Eve tradition alive after owner’s death
The South Philly bakery is famous for its cannolis and has become a holiday staple for many who wait around the block to sample the sweet treats.
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Listen 0:58Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups.
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Listen 2:03Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
The explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak.
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Delaware State Police trooper killed at DMV in Wilmington, suspect dead
Officials say a Delaware State Police trooper was killed after the 44-year-old suspect shot him at a DMV facility. The suspect later died at a hospital.
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The 5 WHYY News stories you couldn’t stop reading in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, WHYY News remembers five of the stories that mattered most to readers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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