
Philadelphia
Smith launched a nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients through mentorship, beauty tutorials, diet tips, and a series of five books featuring candid survivor stories.
2 years ago
Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to 15 to 40 years after guilty pleas in sex assault cases
Patrick Heron, 54, entered the pleas Friday after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in advance of a trial on more than 200 counts.
2 years ago
‘Out of sight, out of mind’: Gun violence cold case frustrates another Philadelphia family
It’s been more than two years since 24-year-old Charles Maude III, known as Chucky, was shot and killed in Port Richmond.
2 years ago
Thomas’ tying homer, Moreno’s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games
For Game 5, Philadelphia RHP Zach Wheeler (2-0, 2.37 ERA postseason) starts Saturday night against RHP Zac Gallen (2-1, 4.96 ERA).
2 years ago
Delco native living in Phoenix gives Phillies fans tour of ‘climbable structures’
Grace Del Pizzo is from Marple, Delaware County, but goes to college in Phoenix.
2 years ago
The long-time educator says JoAnne Epps provided “a roadmap” for moving the university forward.
2 years ago
Listen 1:08Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 in NLCS
The Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday and close to 2-1 in the NL Championship Series.
2 years ago
Warehouse construction starts soon at demolished South Philly refinery
Officials and business executives broke ground on the industrial and logistics campus at the former refinery site this week.
2 years ago
Philadelphia City Council halts public comment after shouting over Hamas resolution
People against the war came to City Council to express their sides in the conflict.
2 years ago
Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83
Young also appeared in films including “Chinatown” and “Once Upon a Time in America” and on TV shows including “Miami Vice” and “The Sopranos.”
2 years ago
The Fate of Retail Shopping, Improving the Philly Airport
Do you still shop in-store? Or, are you constantly getting packages? We'll talk about the future of brick and mortar. Plus, plans for improvement at PHL International Airport.
Air Date: October 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 44:23It’s a temporary shift, in honor of the NLCS trip to the desert.
2 years ago
Here are the 15 Rite Aid stores closing in the Philadelphia region following bankruptcy filing
Over the past six years, Rite Aid has tallied nearly $3 billion in losses.
2 years ago
As Philly gears up for its mayoral election next month, WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team raised the question: Will this next election season have low voter turnout? If so, why?
2 years ago
Listen 1:31‘A deep freeze’: Mortgage rates and home prices are sidelining Philly homebuyers
Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.
2 years ago