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This photo from June 21, 2019 shows flames and smoke emerging from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia. The blaze and a series of explosions shook homes and caused extensive damage at the refinery, the largest on the East Coast. The company shuttered the 150-year-old site and laid off workers. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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‘This is how I’m gonna die’: Former employees remember the PES refinery explosion, 5 years later

A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.

12 months ago

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a close-up of The S.S. United States
Community

Historic SS United States is ordered out of its berth in Philadelphia. Can it find new shores?

A federal judge says a historic ocean liner that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago must leave its berth in Philadelphia by Sept. 12.

12 months ago

Philadelphia's Juneteenth Parade proceeded down 52nd Street from just outside the Mann Center to the festival at Malcolm X Park on June 16, 2024. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Photo essay: Philadelphia’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival highlights ‘Black excellence’ and ‘a celebration of our freedom’

Sunday’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival in Philadelphia served as a “celebration and homage to our ancestors.”

12 months ago

Nikil Saval posing for a photo in a coffeeshop with the book 'Ulysses'
Arts & Entertainment

Pa. state Sen. Nikil Saval plans to finally read ‘Ulysses’ on Bloomsday

After two missed tries, the literary state senator will lend his voice to James Joyce’s “monumental, musical, bawdy” masterpiece.

12 months ago

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Community

Haddonfield unveils two markers commemorating the borough’s Black experience

The markers are the first ones recognizing the borough’s Black history since its founding in 1713.

12 months ago

A closeup photo of the bas-relief portrait of William Thaddeus Coleman Jr.
Community

Civil rights lawyer William T. Coleman honored among the founding fathers

A bas-relief sculpture of the major civil rights lawyer represents the man who shaped modern Constitutional law.

12 months ago

This hour we'll talk about the Boy Scouts history, the battle over gay inclusion and some of controversies with journalist and author Mike De Socio. His new book is Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Changed the Boy Scouts―and America.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Boy Scouts’ troubled history, Siri goes AI, Philly’s sewage problem

The century-old organization faces big problems and big changes - from financial struggles caused by a child-abuse scandal to more inclusive membership policies.

Air Date: June 12, 2024 12:00 pm

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Boston Celtics' John Havlicek is defended by Philadelphia 76ers' Chet Walker
Community

Chet Walker, who helped the 76ers win the 1967 NBA title, has died

The seven-time All-Star forward was 84. Walker was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.

1 year ago

There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland by Steven Hyden
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” anniversary, UArts in Philadelphia closing

The legendary album of the Boss turns 40 and we reflect on the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music and what it says about our region, country, politics and more.

Air Date: June 4, 2024 12:00 pm

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a scene from the play
Arts & Entertainment

Mt. Airy’s Quintessence Theatre sets the table for Juneteenth with a modern classic about the Civil War

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.

1 year ago

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Battleship New Jersey
Courts & Law

After more than a month in drydock, the Battleship NJ sets date for Camden return

With new reinforcement plates and a fresh coat of paint, the Big NJ will soon return to its Camden home.

1 year ago

Jamie Gauthier posing with other members of the task force
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

New Philadelphia task force studies reparations for Black residents

Recommendations could include payments, social services, and political reforms.

1 year ago

Orlando Lonnie George, Jr.
Community

Orlando ‘Lonnie’ George, former Delaware speaker and Del. Tech president, dies at 78

George was president of Delaware Technical Community College for 19 years before retiring in 2014.

1 year ago

Statue of Josh Gibson
Community

Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated

After a three-year research project, Negro Leagues statistics for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into Major League Baseball's official records.

1 year ago

A rear view of Hockessin Colored School #107C (Courtesy of Hagley Library and Museum)
Courts & Law

Delaware marks 70th anniversary of its role in landmark Brown v. Board decision

The First State still struggles with creating a quality education for all students despite its consequential role in the Brown v. Board decision.

1 year ago

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