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Ships could be diverted to Philly after the Baltimore bridge collapse. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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In the wake of Baltimore bridge collapse, ships could be diverted to Philly

The Baltimore port is now inaccessible, meaning nearby ports need to absorb the traffic.

1 year ago

WHYY News will host its first civic news conference May 3–4.
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WHYY News to host its first civic news conference May 3-4

The events are open to the public and free to attend, but registration is required. A panel will feature journalists implementing civic dialogue and community building.

1 year ago

Recovery operations at Chester Creek
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Rescue teams end search for missing 6-year-old girl who fell in Chester Creek

Six-year-old Li’najah Brooker fell into Chester Creek on Saturday evening, prompting a joint search operation from multiple local, state and federal agencies.

1 year ago

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Firefighters in New Jersey come to the rescue of a yellow Labrador stuck in a spare tire

The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company crew freed Daisy, an 11-month-old yellow Labrador, after she got her neck stuck inside a tire rim.

1 year ago

White Horse Pike (6abc)
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New safety initiative announced to reduce crashes along N.J.’s White Horse Pike

The money will be split among 14 local police departments to increase patrols along the pike and for educational programs.

1 year ago

A boat moves past a container ship as it rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md
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‘Heroes’ scrambled to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapsed; construction crew feared dead

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called the incident “an unthinkable tragedy.”

1 year ago

Philadelphia Military Academy Principal Kristian Ali
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia program to provide support for students who experience trauma from violence

The Handle With Care initiative will notify the district of students who have been exposed to some type of violence so they can receive wraparound services.

1 year ago

Blanche Carney
Criminal Justice
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Philadelphia

Philadelphia prison chief to leave job after string of prisoner deaths and escapes

Since 2016, Blanche Carney has overseen the city’s prisons and jails, which have been dealing with violence and the escape of four prisoners in a span of six months last year.

1 year ago

Ryan Hegarty, assistant director of Stockton University's Maple Project
Environment
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New Jersey
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Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?

Stockton University is using $1 million in federal grants to explore whether a viable syrup industry can be created using a species of maple tree common to southern N.J.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Hall
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Philadelphia

Philly’s summer jobs program for youth gets makeover, will focus on careers

Career Connected Learning PHL plans to hire 8,000 young people and expand year-round, work-based activities for an additional 2,000, replacing the city’s WorkReady program.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Hall
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Every Voice, Every Vote initiative returns to Philly for another year with focus on solutions journalism and civic engagement

More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.

1 year ago

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Palestinians inspect the damage of residential buildings
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Palestinians describe bodies and ambulances crushed in Israel’s ongoing raid at Gaza’s main hospital

Palestinians who fled an ongoing Israeli raid of Gaza's main hospital have spoken of mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies.

1 year ago

Kevin Hart
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Philadelphia

Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

The comedian who rose from Philly's open mics and comedy clubs will be awarded at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night.

1 year ago

Authorities search for a child who was swept away in a creek in Chester, Pennsylvania
Environment
Pennsylvania
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6abc

Recovery operations continue for 6-year-old girl who fell into Chester, Pa. creek

Officials say Lin'ajah Brooker was playing with two other children when she slipped and fell into the fast-moving creek near 8th Street.

1 year ago

The North Wilmington Branch Library as viewed from the outside

‘Libraries have evolved’: How Delaware libraries are expanding to enhance access for all

Planned upgrades at Delaware libraries include new wellness centers, additional study rooms and workforce development services.

1 year ago

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