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Recent aviation disasters like Northeast Philly plane crash cause fears about the safety of flying
Despite incidents over the past month or so, statistics show that flying remains the safest form of transportation compared with driving or even riding on a train.
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What to watch for in the Super Bowl if you don’t know anything about football
If a Chiefs–Eagles Super Bowl sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Here's everything you need to know to get caught up on Sunday's big game.
1 year ago
Super Bowl 59 updates: Eagles beat Chiefs in a star-studded rematch
The Birds beat the Kansas City Chiefs in this year's Super Bowl. WHYY followed the game and fans' celebrations afterward.
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A new report shows how Haitian and Latino immigrants in southern Delaware are often caught in an economic divide.
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New Jersey doesn’t have enough farmers. A lawmaker wants to change that
Proposed legislation in N.J. would create a program to help beginner farmers pay for equipment and buy land to grow their crops.
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Eagles fan who survived New Orleans truck attack returning to city for Super Bowl
Ryan Quigley was invited to spend the new year in New Orleans with his friend and Louisiana native Tiger Bech.
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Norristown’s immigrant, Latino communities grapple with impact from Trump’s immigration policies
Leaders have organized a buy-in and protest this Saturday to support immigrant-owned and immigrant-serving businesses in Norristown.
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Ty Johnson breaks down Super Bowl 59: The Eagles are the better team. But can they win?
Kansas City is aiming for a historic three-peat, while Philly seeks redemption. Sports radio host Ty Johnson previews the highly anticipated rematch with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn.
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Philly pilot program brings playful learning installations to affordable housing communities
The Live and Learn pilot program is installing playful learning spaces and activities at two affordable housing sites in North Philadelphia.
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SEPTA train goes up in flames in Delaware County; roughly 350 passengers evacuated
The six-car train was traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington when it caught fire around 6 p.m. Thursday near the Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park.
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Philly’s game plan: How the city is preparing for Super Bowl celebrations
With some luck, Philly could see massive celebrations Sunday night. Here’s everything you need to know about the city’s public safety plan.
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Once the Eagles franchise QB, Carson Wentz faces his former team in the Super Bowl as a backup
Wentz is back on the big stage as a backup to Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs prepare to take on his former team and his former backup, Jalen Hurts.
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WHYY and KCUR make a public media Super Bowl wager
Kansas City barbecue and classic Philly snacks are on the line.
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Philly officials provide resources, updates — and hope — to residents following plane crash
City officials provided more clarity on Friday night’s plane crash to residents at a town hall on Wednesday night in Northeast Philly.
1 year ago
Hundreds protest Trump administration policies in Center City, joining national movement
Wednesday’s march joined thousands of demonstrators in cities across the United States in protesting against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s agenda.
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