Pennsylvania
Barnes Foundation removes a prized Renoir for overdue conservation
“The Henriot Family” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is the “apogee of impressionism” but is often overlooked.
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Listen 1:15Reawakening Pennsylvania’s forgotten whiskey history
During the 1800s, Pennsylvania was at the epicenter of the rye whiskey industry. Prohibition caused most of the distilleries to close, and the state’s legacy was forgotten.
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Listen 3:35‘Mixed emotions’: U.S. strikes in Venezuela, capture of Maduro leave Philly region conflicted
Delaware Valley activists and lawmakers see potential for justice and danger following the U.S. military action.
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New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar
The federal residential rooftop solar tax credits expire at the end of this year. But Philly-area homeowners have another affordable option through leasing.
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Listen 1:11Philadelphia utility bills surged in 2025, and more increases are coming in 2026. Here’s why
Philadelphians’ electric, gas and water bills all increased in 2025. Together, the typical household is paying around $30 more per month.
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Pet goats face eviction in Franconia Township — and the owner is fighting back
Ken Schumann says officials inspected his property for years without raising concerns before ruling this year that his lot is too small to legally keep goats.
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Listen :57New SNAP requirements may end your benefits. Here’s what you need to know
As many as 45,000 Philadelphians are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits.
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Pennsylvanians have until Dec. 31 to switch health insurance plans for coverage to kick in on Jan. 1.
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Listen 1:44Get out the vote: Why the Lower Schuylkill River should win Pa. River of the Year
From its name to its biodiversity, the river offers a range of fun and unique qualities to consider before you vote by Jan. 16.
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Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.
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Listen 5:48At some Philly restaurants, Christmas isn’t a holiday — it’s the ‘Super Bowl’
While many restaurants shut down over the holidays, for others working on the 25th is tradition.
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Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
The explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak.
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New laws will take effect in Pa. in 2026. Here’s what you need to know
A hair discrimination ban, supplemental breast cancer screenings and park ranger body cameras are among the changes that will take place.
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The Brandywine Museum offers a tiny peek into a Wyeth family Christmas
The Chadds Ford museum has been collecting dollhouses for years. The holiday exhibition features its latest acquisition.
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Listen 1:16The 5 WHYY News stories you couldn’t stop reading in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, WHYY News remembers five of the stories that mattered most to readers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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