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Montgomery County backs 16 community projects to improve trails, public spaces
The initiatives range from restoring native plant species in Abington Township to rehabilitating Lansdale’s historic freight house to serve as the borough’s welcome center.
58 minutes ago
NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.
10 hours ago
Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek
During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.
11 hours ago
Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates
The legislation would require data centers to take financial responsibility for their impact on the grid.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:15To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.
23 hours ago
Listen 0:59Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation to El Salvador last year became an embarrassment for President Donald Trump’s administration when it was ordered to return him to the U.S.
23 hours ago
Philly celebrates its 150th anniversary as host to America’s First World Fair
The city’s Centennial Exposition in 1876 welcomed millions of visitors and showcased American industry and inventions.
1 day ago
The FDA is considering adding bemotrizinol as an ingredient for U.S. sunscreens. Experts say it could lead to stronger skin cancer prevention options.
1 day ago
Listen 1:12The federal lawsuit charges that the 2012 law serves to “chill free speech," but a state official says the plaintiffs are “trying to keep dark money dark.”
1 day ago
Listen 2:12New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water
Despite a snowy winter, New Jersey has not seen enough precipitation to bring streams and groundwater sources back to normal levels.
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Listen 1:07Need a hoe, nut wheel or corn shucker? Philly’s new farm tool library has community gardens covered
The Agriculture Resource Center in West Fairmount Park will lend tools and offer free skills workshops.
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Listen 1:01Philly soccer fans set up fundraiser to support Rittenhouse Square’s Black Sheep Pub after fire
Philly’s official supporters’ club for English Premier League team Manchester United has called the pub home. Now it's raising funds to help its staff.
2 days ago
Philadelphia sports industry insiders hope summer festivities will translate into new opportunities
Five panelists spoke at WHYY on Thursday, exploring the opportunities and challenges the city faces as America’s 250 celebrations include a packed sports schedule in Philly.
2 days ago
Krasner calls for head of Philadelphia Democratic Party to resign
The progressive district attorney posted a video to X saying the Democratic Party would suffer if Bob Brady doesn’t call it quits.
2 days ago
The “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4.
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