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Community

‘So much more to do’: Bucks County joins nationwide demonstrations against sexual violence

The event was part of nationwide demonstrations in the wake of sexual assault cases at Cornell University and Louisiana State University.

3 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Tariffs, taxes and other takeaways from Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity’s governor debate

Garrity accused Shapiro of driving the economy into the ground while Shapiro tried to paint his opponent as allegiant to the president.

3 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on health care, abortion, trans rights and more

Pennsylvania’s governor will face a challenging health care environment next year as hundreds of thousands lose coverage.

3 weeks ago

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Community

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.

4 weeks ago

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Anuj Gupta, president and CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks at ''Exploring Trends: Immigration's Regional Impact
Community

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.

4 weeks ago

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Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

The state of capital punishment in the US

Public support for the death penalty has steadily declined in the modern era. But in recent years, executions surged. What's behind the rise?

Air Date: October 6, 2026

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Science

Light 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.

4 weeks ago

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Sally Moore fills out a mail-in ballot application at Montgomery County voter services mobile location in King of Prussia, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Montgomery 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.

4 weeks ago

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Carolyn Searles holds her baby after delivering in the hospital with her husband
Health

A Wallingford mom successfully battled breast cancer during pregnancy. Now she’s fighting for more research funding

Modern research shows that breast cancer can be treated with chemotherapy during pregnancy with safe outcomes for mother and baby.

4 weeks ago

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Community

The Welcoming Center to release new report on immigration’s impact in Philadelphia region

An Oct. 6 event will explore data on immigrant entrepreneurship, homeownership, education and more.

4 weeks ago

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Community

Norristown rally decries impact of ICE operations on community

Community members called on Gov. Josh Shapiro and local municipalities to pass legislation restricting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

1 month ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here’s why

Amid a housing shortage, researchers say it’s unclear how many of these units will be preserved as affordable rentals. About 43,000 could vanish statewide.

1 month ago

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Health

A 5th person in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles as cases statewide reach a record high

In Pennsylvania, 943 measles cases have been reported so far this year, state data shows.

1 month ago

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Community

WHYY finalizes deal with Penn State to take over and operate WPSU, saving PBS, NPR affiliate from likely closure

The agreement comes after two years of negotiating, during which WPSU was slated to permanently close following federal funding cuts.

1 month ago

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Education

Parents sue Central Bucks School District, allege ‘concerted cover-up’ of abuse

A former school board member and his wife say that their 10-year-old son endured “horrific abuses” at the hands of instructors in an autistic support classroom.

1 month ago

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