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Philly to honor families and survivors during National Crime Victims Rights Week
Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.
8 hours ago
Listen 1:313 Penn students have had their international visas revoked
The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.
10 hours ago
Dine Latino Restaurant Week highlights diversity and deals in Philly’s food scene
Two dozen restaurants from a variety of cultures are offering free desserts and appetizers with every two entrées purchased through April 12.
11 hours ago
Artificial intelligence to be used by SEPTA, PPA to catch drivers illegally parked in bus lanes
High-tech cameras will be mounted onto more than 150 buses and trolleys so the Philadelphia Parking Authority can identify and ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes.
12 hours ago
Philadelphia courts offer post-trial counseling to help jurors cope with secondary trauma
The service will give jurors three counseling sessions if they feel troubled after rendering a verdict.
13 hours ago
Listen 1:05How a Disney World superfan made a career out of reviewing theme park food
AJ Wolfe’s life once revolved around planning her next trip to Disney World. She made it a career.
16 hours ago
Listen 7:25Answering your questions about President Trump’s vast new tariffs
It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.
17 hours ago
Hundreds of public health jobs at risk in Philly after city loses federal grants
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health lost three COVID-19 era federal grants in what leadership described as a “fluid situation,” internal emails show.
21 hours ago
Listen 1:07Trenton, N.J. Fire Department appoints first woman fire captain in its history
The new fire captain wants to encourage girls and boys to consider becoming a firefighter.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:07Vestibular disorders is a group of conditions that can include symptoms like dizziness, imbalance, vertigo and hearing loss.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:53The “one-stop-shop” program that coordinates home repair, energy efficiency and solar for low-income homeowners could be at risk.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:16Many of the bills were inspired by last year’s acrimonious Christina school board meetings attempting to remove the superintendent.
2 days ago
Listen 1:05Historic Spring Garden church could be sold to highest bidder
The former Church of the Assumption has sat vacant for decades, and the building structure is considered unsafe by city regulators.
2 days ago
‘Hands off’: Thousands rally in Philadelphia against Trump, Musk and federal cuts
Protesters marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies and human rights.
2 days ago
WHYY News’ Civic News Summit: 5 trends in civic news
Panelists from a range of different media organizations and platforms shared their insights and best practices about an ever-changing industry.
2 days ago
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