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Infant abductions from hospital and health care settings have happened, but federal data show they’ve become more rare over time.
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Romano’s Special Hot Stromboli chips flavor wins Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest
The Essington-based restaurant beat out the Mom Mom’s “Potato Pierogi” flavor and a “Cheese Ravioli and Marinara”-flavored chip inspired by Talluto’s.
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The REAL Sports program offers year-round events with sports like golf, softball, cornhole, bocce ball and, soon, pickleball.
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Listen 1:39‘Game-changer’: Montgomery County pledges to significantly expand public defender’s office
Montgomery County wants to hire 15 new public defenders, an assistant chief of mental health, administrative staff and a social worker.
1 year ago
Former Ocean City mayor, founder of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier dies at 94
Roy Gillian, the founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, died over the weekend.
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Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Several protesters who had managed to get through the fence were detained and handcuffed by officers.
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Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died
Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show.
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The march from Philadelphia City Hall to the Pennsylvania Convention Center came a day ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
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Listen 1:27Tracey Quillen Carney kicked off her reading tour in Wilmington as part of an ongoing effort to inspire Delaware kids to embrace the importance of libraries.
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Listen 1:29PennDOT unveils plan to widen the Blue Route to ease I-476 congestion
The expansion will start with high-tech equipment to sense backups, with future work to utilize the median when traffic backs up.
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Gun violence prevention advocates, community members gather for Bridging Blocks event
Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.
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Philly’s Black Business Expo retailers offer regional economy ‘vibe check.’ They are struggling.
Philadelphia-area small businesses say customer demand is lower this year, but there was no shortage of optimism at the Black Business Expo.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14“I don't think anyone should have to experience losing a loved one, or even just a neighbor, in this way,” said a rep for Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia.
1 year ago
WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 2023 election coverage
The WHYY News team won the 2024 Edward R. Murrow award for "Excellence in Innovation" for its coverage of the 2023 elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
1 year ago
Workers free mama cat and kittens from SEPTA station in West Philadelphia
A mother cat tucked her kittens away behind a stairwell at 63rd Street Station, where they became stuck.
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