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What should Philly’s streeteries look like? The city wants your input
Two concept designs are on display at LOVE Park for public view and input until Nov. 23.
7 hours ago
Eagles tackle Lane Johnson to retire after 14 seasons, 2 Super Bowls and 3 Christmas albums
The veteran player says he must "focus on my mental health" in a surprise announcement.
8 hours ago
WPSU names Fred Vigeant as general manager under WHYY ownership
The station that faced closure this year is getting new leadership after a deal with WHYY kept it alive.
9 hours ago
5 key takeaways about immigrants and the Greater Philadelphia economy, per report
Speakers at an event Tuesday co-hosted by The Welcoming Center and WHYY highlighted data showing immigrants’ integral role in the region’s economic growth.
9 hours ago
When dementia changes a scientist into an artist, a Philly play tells her story
"UnRavelled" comes to Penn, exploring Anne Adams’ life, Ravel’s "Bolero" and the connections between dementia and creativity.
11 hours ago
PGW spends millions in ads with the MLB team. The utility’s CEO is in apparent violation of state ethics law for not disclosing the value of the accepted gifts.
12 hours ago
What’s the latest with SNAP for Philadelphians?
New SNAP changes went into effect earlier this week, and states and recipients will be feeling the effects. Here’s what you need to know.
14 hours ago
Hydropower parts manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia lands federal research partnership
Kingsbury plans to test new materials for hydroelectric power equipment that can support the needs of modern-day grids.
15 hours ago
The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model ran from 2019 through 2024 at 18 hospitals across the commonwealth.
16 hours ago
Delaware recently implemented 2 land-use laws. Here’s what they mean for affordable housing
House Bill 450 and Senate Bill 23 both require Delaware counties and local governments to make changes in the way they approve developments.
19 hours ago
Listen 1:02Light pollution, wildfire smoke threaten view of the stars in the Philly suburbs
Light pollution and consecutive summers of Canadian wildfires have made it harder to stargaze in even the most remote places in Philadelphia’s suburbs.
20 hours ago
Listen 4:57EPA announces new plan to clean up arsenic contamination at Vineland chemical site
The Vineland Chemical Company produced arsenic-based herbicides and fungicides for 45 years, causing widespread contamination.
20 hours ago
Listen 0:53Montgomery County launches voter services chatbot ‘Mo’
The generative AI-powered chatbot uses information from Montgomery County’s voter services website to answer basic election questions.
21 hours ago
Listen 0:48WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ co-hosts each receive lifetime achievement honors
Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley are being honored, respectively, by the Radio Television Digital News Association and EBONY magazine.
1 day ago
After a disappointing loss to Chicago last year, volunteers in Philadelphia say they hope to prove a point while also cleaning up the streets.
1 day ago
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