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A man stands next to a goat in a pen
Animals
Pennsylvania

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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A headshot of Delaware State Police Cpl. Grade One Matthew ''Ty'' Snook
Delaware
Policing
Public Safety

Police 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.

2 months ago

Goats snack on a Christmas tree at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood
Environment
Philadelphia

Your Philly Christmas tree could get a second life benefitting city gardens, trails and even goats: Here’s how to recycle or compost

Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.

2 months ago

FILE - Kwanzaa table at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
Community Events
Philadelphia

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.

2 months ago

Kids dance to musical performances at The Weitzman
Philadelphia
Religion

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.

2 months ago

Emily Bhatnagar and her father
Kids
Medicine
Philadelphia

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.

2 months ago

A person dressed as Santa greets two very young children
Home & Family
Kids
New Jersey

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.

2 months ago

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Kwanzaa related cards on table at Delaware Kwanza event
Community Events
Delaware

Wilmington’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.

2 months ago

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A closeup of a Delaware State Police vehicle
Crime
Delaware
Policing
6abc

Delaware 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.

2 months ago

City Hall's holiday tree (seen here in 2022) sits amid the hub of festive fun at Philly's Christmas Village each year. (File photo/Billy Penn)
Business
Pennsylvania

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.

2 months ago

customers outside of terminis
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

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.

2 months ago

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Members of Philadelphia Double Dutch club in practice
Aging
Dance
Philadelphia

These older Philadelphia women are returning to their childhoods and jumping double Dutch to stay fit as they age

Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups.

2 months ago

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An explosion and fire reportedly broke out Tuesday at a nursing home in Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Explosion 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.

2 months ago

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer addresses members of the media, speaking into a microphone at a podium, with a Delaware state trooper behind him.
Crime
Delaware
Policing

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.

2 months ago

The aftermath of the plane crash
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

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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