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Walking with goats in Philly to start the new year off right
Executive Director Karen Krivit said the group started the New Year’s Day walk about four years ago as a “fun idea,” only to see it explode in popularity.
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Scenes from the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia
Performers in dazzling costumes wished smiling spectators well along the parade route Wednesday morning.
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Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
Ten people were killed in the attack early Wednesday in the French Quarter. The game originally was scheduled for Wednesday night at the 70,000-seat Superdome.
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Editor’s note: 2024 marked an exceptional year of storytelling at WHYY News
Donald Trump’s historic re-election, a wacky billboard dating ad and the future of suburban malls were some of the year’s most read stories.
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Kennett Square rings in the new year by dropping a 700-pound sparkling mushroom
This year marks the 12th iteration of the mushroom drop for the Chester County town.
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Resting or playing running back Saquon Barkley is a tougher decision than it seems for Eagles
Quarterback Jalen Hurts could be a factor in coach Nick Sirianni’s decision to play or rest Barkley and the starters.
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With Book Bike, Free Library takes reading to the public
Innovative program meets potential readers where they are — in their neighborhoods, at games, etc.
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One bright spot in 2024? South Philly’s Get a Gato cat cafe
Nestled on Christian Street is a cafe with Columbian-inspired goods in the front and a ticketed cat adoption lounge in the back.
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Explore more than 30 trails during New Jersey’s ‘First Day Hikes’
Last year, nearly 2,000 hikers took part, collectively traveling 5,000 miles.
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An outdoor clothing business and shoe retailer with Pennsylvania roots are closing their doors in a Center City neighborhood.
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Billy Penn WRAPPED 2024 (a la Spotify Wrapped)
A look back at Billy Penn’s most-read, most impactful and most-engaged-with stories.
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A.J. Brown autographs jersey for Eagles fan who returned Tanner McKee’s milestone ball
McKee threw his first NFL touchdown to Brown during Sunday's game against the Cowboys. But in all the excitement, Brown threw the ball into the stands.
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Philly homicides are at a near-record low in 2024, Krasner says
The district attorney said that crime has been on a downward trajectory for the past three years.
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Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson’s record
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season.
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Turn your Christmas trees into snacks for goats with the Philly Goat Project
Live Christmas tree donations will help feed the four-legged friends with the Philly Goat Project throughout the winter months.
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