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Authorities say 10-year-old Malayshia Allford was verbally and physically abused by her foster mother before her alleged murder.
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“It's challenging, but I also think it's doable,” Chester’s state-appointed receiver Vijay Kapoor told WHYY News.
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Delaware district judge rejects Trump’s DOJ attempt to obtain the state’s voting data
The U.S. Department of Justice wanted the state’s unredacted voter list, including Social Security numbers and addresses.
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Medetomidine is complicating withdrawal from illicit drugs, leaving people struggling to find treatment that can help them recover.
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State and federal environmental officials say air monitoring has “not detected elevated levels” of toxic pollutants after a pipeline was hit last week.
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Listen 1:09‘Pollinator Palooza’ helps Philly-area homeowners turn their lawn into native habitat
Residents can sign up through Nov. 20 for discounted native plants and a planting guide.
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Have a story idea? Meet Billy Penn, WHYY reporters at Parkway Central Library
The Nov. 18 pop-up newsroom and resource fair will also connect Philadelphians with information about foster care and adoption.
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Delaware AG charges teens with attempted murder after Newark mass shooting on Halloween
The two suspects are charged with multiple offenses, including seven counts of attempted murder in the first degree.
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Listen 0:52According to the criminal affidavit, former Upland Police Chief Michael Irey was seen near a bar in Media when he was scheduled to be conducting a DUI patrol.
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Listen 0:51Philly Habitat for Humanity project will overhaul blighted East Germantown rentals
The townhomes will become homeownership units after becoming vacant in 2006.
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Listen 1:00Dale Caldwell recently resigned from the position after a probe found he committed sexual harassment and ethics violations. Emehelu will also remain secretary of state.
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Listen 1:02WHYY ‘pop-up’ newsroom and foster care resource fair coming to Wilmington
Pop-up events allow our newsroom to build stronger relationships with the communities we cover and dive into the issues that impact residents’ everyday lives.
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Public Advocate seeks ‘full and public investigation’ of PGW CEO’s freebies following WHYY’s report
The Public Advocate, who represents the interests of PGW ratepayers, said the Gas Commission should “conduct a full public investigation” into PGW’s CEO actions.
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Listen 1:57Philly patients with HIV more likely to follow treatment plans after receiving SNAP benefits
Researchers say the findings show that even though modern HIV medicines are "biomedical miracles," issues like food insecurity can interfere with their effectiveness.
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Listen 1:14One wildlife rescue group fielded thousands of calls in 2025. As development shrinks natural habitats, advocates expect that demand to only grow.
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