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No, Philly twin newborns on ‘missing’ posters were not abducted from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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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Golf, cornhole and bocce: This Camden County program uses sports to support people in addiction recovery

The REAL Sports program offers year-round events with sports like golf, softball, cornhole, bocce ball and, soon, pickleball.

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‘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

Roy Gillian dies
New Jersey
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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.

1 year ago

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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.

1 year ago

Phil Donahue
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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.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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‘She can earn our support’: Philly pro-Palestine activists urge Harris to support Israel arms embargo

The march from Philadelphia City Hall to the Pennsylvania Convention Center came a day ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

1 year ago

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Books
Delaware

Delaware’s first lady kicks off reading tour promoting literacy with new children’s book, ‘Books for Blue’

Tracey 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.

1 year ago

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PennDOT 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.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia

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.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

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

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‘We can fix these bike lanes’: Thousands petition Mayor Parker, Philly City Council to demand concrete barriers

“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

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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

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Philadelphia
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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.

1 year ago

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