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Philadelphia was a training ground for Black soldiers who delivered the Juneteenth news
Located in Cheltenham, it was one of the top training centers for Black Union Army volunteers in free territories.
10 months ago
Pa. trooper, suspect killed in shootout; 2nd trooper critically wounded
Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., 29, was killed and Lt. James Wagner, 45, was critically wounded in separate encounters, police said.
10 months ago
Juneteenth in Delaware: Celebrating freedom while fighting for equality and justice
Juneteenth of 1865 is the celebration of freedom and empowerment; but, for Delaware, it is more than simply a celebration — it is about re-educating one another.
10 months ago
Climate change is causing people to move. They usually stay local, study finds
Researchers looked at thousands of homeowners who moved out of flood-prone homes. Most stayed within a 20-minute drive, and their new homes were safer from flooding.
10 months ago
Philly office cleaners protest ‘union busting’ New Jersey contractor
A New Jersey-based building services business stopped using union workers when it took over a Philadelphia-area janitorial contract and workers say it’s not fair.
10 months ago
Man shot, injured on Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia
The westbound train was at the Arrott Transportation Center when the shooting took place.
10 months ago
WHYY News hosts Pride: No Prejudice – A BIPOC Pride Month Celebration
Wednesday’s event at Camden FireWorks came at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, tapping into the region’s vibrant culture through art.
10 months ago
Philadelphia is getting serious about studying reparations for Black Americans
A movement has been growing for years, bolstered by N’COBRA PHL and local faith leaders.
10 months ago
A step-by-step account of the plans for I-95 reconstruction in Philadelphia
There’s still no estimate of how long the highway rebuild might take, but there’s a big push to make it happen fast.
10 months ago
Wilmington's Little Italy is celebrating almost 50 years of honoring Italian heritage and culture.
10 months ago
Mill Creek Recreation Center renamed in honor of Parks & Rec employee killed at work
The Tiffany Fletcher Recreational Center, formerly Mill Creek, will receive ADA improvements, a computer lab, and a mural depicting the late Parks & Rec employee.
10 months ago
Listen 1:00Philadelphia Zoo: Accidental deaths of 5 meerkats apparently caused by poisoning linked to dye
Zoo officials say the recent, sudden deaths of all five of their meerkats were apparently caused by an accidental poisoning linked to a dye that is used to mark the animals.
10 months ago
Officials present temporary fix to reopen damaged section of I-95
State Police to escort dump trucks carrying construction materials to ensure “not a single moment is wasted,” Gov. Shapiro announces.
10 months ago
Listen 1:04Following I-95 tanker truck fire near Delaware River, experts weigh in on environmental impacts
The risks of transporting hazardous materials along the Delaware River, in particular, remains a concern.
10 months ago
Trucks face some traffic congestion after I-95 bridge collapse, PhilaPort ‘running smoothly’
Dozens of tractor trailers were diverted from I-95 for the second day in a row, leaving drivers scrambling to find alternative routes in Northeast Philadelphia.
10 months ago