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Pride Month is around the corner! Here are some ways you can celebrate

We put together a list of ways you can celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities around the city.

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WHYY News wins 4 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and broadcast. The award is considered among the highest honors in journalism.

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Philadelphia police to boost presence in Fairmount Park after 2 killed, 9 wounded in Memorial Day mass shooting

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged parents to be the eyes and ears of city officials to prevent mass shootings like the one that occurred on Memorial Day.

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Philadelphia Renaissance Faire offers medieval magic

The third annual Philadelphia Renaissance Faire finished its three-day run Monday with artisans, contests, demonstrations, games and performances galore.

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Doylestown Memorial Day parade honors America’s fallen soldiers in 157th year

About 15,000 people attended a historic Memorial Day parade in Doylestown, Pennsylvania to honor military veterans from all conflicts.

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Philadelphia

A replica of the boat George Washington used in ‘Crossing of the Delaware’ is coming to Bucks County

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial in 2026, visitors can hearken back to the Revolutionary War inside the 40-foot Durham boat along the Delaware River.

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WHYY News is hosting a pop-up newsroom in Trenton, New Jersey with community members. You’re invited

Residents can discuss story ideas and ask questions during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in the City Hall atrium.

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National

What is Memorial Day and how has it evolved from its Civil War origins?

The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers.

1 year ago

Philly Community Wireless volunteers install an outdoor wireless system
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
Technology
Billy Penn

Philly’s ‘Power Up Tour’ focuses on digital equity, device access around city

The program is giving away 500 laptops to those in need. It’s just one initiative the city is using to promote digital equity.

1 year ago

Affordable home built in Georgetown Delaware
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Tiny homes in Georgetown, Delaware aim to redefine ‘affordability’

A 20-home project is just the beginning. The Little Living housing effort is expanding, with eyes set on Milford.

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Philly Democratic PAC smashes (their own) Tesla to protest Musk and DOGE

FUBAR PAC offered a sledgehammer, a wrench and “Chuck Schumer pool noodle” to participants angry with the Trump administration and GOP’s funding cuts.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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Dawn Staley on her new book ‘Uncommon Favor’

Basketball phenom and former Temple coach Dawn Staley has a new book. She talks about growing up in the projects in North Philadelphia, the fight for equal pay, and more.

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Delaware
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‘Loss of a tradition’: Rehoboth’s boardwalk faces growing pains as new hotel and patrol building take shape

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, demolition continues on the Delaware beach town’s boardwalk to make way for a new hotel and beach patrol building.

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Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Philadelphia police shoot and kill armed man during struggle with officers in Fairhill: Officials

At some point, police say the suspect's gun discharged, and that's when two officers opened fire, hitting the man in the torso.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania
Policing

Bucks County commissioners say sheriff does not have power to sign agreement with ICE

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has threatened to file a lawsuit challenging the agreement.

1 year ago

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