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Philadelphia
St. Patrick’s Day Parade set to kick off in Center City
Irish dancers, bands, and other groups will march down Market Street toward Penn's Landing.
4 months ago
UPenn professor receives $48.3 million to find new treatments in old drugs
Over the past few years, Every Cure has developed a blueprint for an AI-powered platform that can do what humans can’t — match thousands of diseases with thousands of drugs.
4 months ago
Listen 1:21Eight Philly businesses owned by Black women are highlighted on the Sisterhood-Sit-In Trolley Tour.
4 months ago
UPenn study helps caregiver coaches extend autism care beyond therapy sessions
AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines.
4 months ago
Philly City Council passes law to help student athletes navigate financial deals
The city will partner with Temple University School of Law to help high school and college athletes navigate NIL deals by providing free legal and financial advice.
4 months ago
Group representing Black Muslims wants to be heard nationally
The suburban Philadelphia based group said they have formed their organization so that their voices are heard by President Joe Biden and other elected officials.
4 months ago
Listen 1:08Temple reviewing reports of unusual wagering activity ahead of men’s basketball loss to UAB
The betting line for Thursday night's game between Temple and UAB surged from the Blazers opening as a two-point favorite to reaching as high as eight points.
4 months ago
The Pa. legislature created a special prosecutor to go after crimes committed in the transit system, and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker promised to beef up police patrols.
4 months ago
Union jobs, crime and Palestine: Philly Dems respond to Biden’s State of the Union
For some Philly voters, Biden made a compelling case for reelection.
4 months ago
Listen 1:23Philly councilmember delivers official WFP response to SOTU
Nicolas O’Rourke said the party’s support for Biden in November is at risk over Palestine and immigration.
4 months ago
Affordable housing development replaces nuisance motel in North Philly
Be a Gem Crossing offers deeply discounted rents in a neighborhood where the median household income is roughly half of the city’s.
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Listen 1:11Harm reduction activists ask for a ‘seat at the table’ during City Hall rally
Protesters demanded City Council and the Parker administration turn away from its “forced treatment” approach to solve the opioid crisis in Kensington.
5 months ago
Wednesday’s mass shooting near SEPTA stop may be connected to earlier shooting, police say
Police say a car used in Wednesday’s shooting is connected to another car theft. Investigators are checking both vehicles for physical evidence.
5 months ago
Listen 1:09Pa. trooper charged at Philly LGBTQ+ leader as she recorded traffic stop, lawyers say
The arrest made national headlines over the weekend and has prompted questions over the car stop and use of force.
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Listen 1:12Mayor Parker to attend State of the Union as guest of U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans
President Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday. Follow WHYY on air and online for live special coverage.
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