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Bringing back the gambling machines found in bars and gas stations has emerged as a campaign focus for the Republican candidate.
11 minutes ago
A Bucks County company makes jet fuel out of ‘air.’ The military wants to make it anywhere
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick came off the campaign trail to praise Airco’s role in the “future of American innovation.”
11 hours ago
Philly robot tax could replace revenue lost when taxpaying workers are displaced by technology
Councilmember Jim Harrity says the tax would help offset lost wage tax revenue and fund a program providing free SEPTA passes to low-income residents.
12 hours ago
Listen 1:05Silk City apologizes for throwing diner’s belongings in the trash
A Philly resident says an employee threw her jacket, wallet, car keys and even her child’s stuffed animals in the trash, while she was in the restaurant bathroom.
13 hours ago
After news that the art installation was leaving our city this month, a “very generous patron” stepped up to keep it here.
13 hours ago
Germantown YWCA project in limbo as developer seeks tax credits for senior affordable housing
KBK Enterprises was selected to redevelop the historic property in 2016. A decade later, the company is still working to secure funding.
13 hours ago
Listen 0:57Philly to Niagara Falls … in a toy car? Meet the women attempting this world record
Content creators Cassie Aran and Lauren Lee are pushing the limits of their tiny electric cars to fulfill a childhood dream, and raise money for a good cause.
16 hours ago
The first whodunit? Poe wrote it in Philly
Iconic author Edgar Allan Poe spent lots of time in Philly – and during his stay, he wrote a short story that is considered the first detective story in the country.
16 hours ago
Momentum builds among Philly-area doctors, farmers, nonprofits to grow ‘food as medicine’ approach
Coalition members aim to address food waste, access to fresh produce, food supply chain issues, availability of nutrition education and more.
16 hours ago
Listen 1:31Stolen election rhetoric from Trump isn’t new. His ability to act on those claims is
President Donald Trump's involvement in this year's midterm elections has moved from rhetoric to reality.
17 hours ago
Halloween haunts, HBCU football at the Linc, Mural Arts Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Oct. 29 to Nov. 1: Día de los Muertos in Delaware, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Philly and Rhiannon Giddens in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
22 hours ago
Listen 5:00Police and prosecutors can’t provide the public with identifying info unless the charge is a felony and it’s “necessary to protect the public’s safety.”
23 hours ago
Listen 2:15Democrats need to gain four seats in the U.S. House to win a majority in that chamber. Pennsylvania can make or break their plans.
23 hours ago
Philadelphia-area officials explain who’s allowed at your polling place, what counts as intimidation and what to do if something goes wrong.
23 hours ago
Philadelphia Gas Commission seeks ‘complete accounting’ of free trips taken by PGW CEO Seth Shapiro
WHYY News previously reported on freebies that PGW CEO Seth Shapiro accepted from the utility’s vendors.
23 hours ago
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