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Philadelphia
Philadelphia prison chief to leave job after string of prisoner deaths and escapes
Since 2016, Blanche Carney has overseen the city’s prisons and jails, which have been dealing with violence and the escape of four prisoners in a span of six months last year.
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Philly’s summer jobs program for youth gets makeover, will focus on careers
Career Connected Learning PHL plans to hire 8,000 young people and expand year-round, work-based activities for an additional 2,000, replacing the city’s WorkReady program.
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The ever-increasing cost of life-saving diabetes medication is forcing some patients to ration their supply of insulin, risking massive health complications.
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Listen 1:13More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.
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Listen 1:15Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
The comedian who rose from Philly's open mics and comedy clubs will be awarded at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night.
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Bensalem teen accused of killing 12-year-old girl sentenced to 15 to 40 years
Ash Cooper, 18, pleaded guilty Thursday to third-degree murder in the November 2022 death of 12-year-old Morgan Connors. Prosecutors said a motive was never revealed.
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Eastern State Penitentiary has launched a family-friendly offering for spring break
A former Philly penitentiary, now a museum, is presenting a spring break exhibit highlighting sports and recreation behind bars.
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The National Weather Service issues a flood warning, advisory and watch, and a wind advisory for the region.
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Argentina beats El Salvador 3-0 as Philly prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
“For us as Philadelphia to be a host to players that are so ingrained in soccer worldwide is awesome,” Meg Kane, host city executive of Philadelphia Soccer 2026, said.
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Flooding concerns tomorrow for the Philadelphia region
Rain becomes heavy at times during the middle of the day on Saturday. The heaviest rain looks to fall along the I-95 corridor and areas east of that.
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What better time to dig into the Billy Penn archives and catch up on all things cheesesteak you might have missed.
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Philly teen girls get life lessons from successful Black women at Women’s History Month luncheon
Students from el Centro de Estudiantes and Vaux Big Picture High School were inspired by community leaders and discussed mental health, education and societal stereotypes.
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Listen 1:21New police officers to hit the streets in Philly as city struggles to fill vacancies
The officers join Philly’s police department at a time when the Parker administration is rolling out safer streets initiatives.
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Philly City Council probes blight-busting law with hopes of change
Since its enactment in 2008, critics say Act 135 has harmed property owners in vulnerable city neighborhoods.
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Philly police face a hiring crisis. Some policies are being loosened to find more cadets
Philadelphia is already seeing the payoff of its amended fitness entry exam.
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