Philadelphia
Stolen antique gun is returned to Museum of the American Revolution in Philly
A 1770s combat musket was stolen from Valley Forge in 1968. It has come home to the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Listen 1:20Some of her notable achievements include championing non-partisan issues such as daycare, housing, child nutrition, and anti-discrimination.
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How can Philly “shut down” Kensington’s massive open-air drug market?
The city is in uncharted territory, experts say, but has some options.
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Paul George signs $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers
At 34, George is still elite — averaging 22.6 points this past season, the ninth consecutive season in which he has averaged at least 20 points per game.
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Former Philadelphia labor union president sentenced to 4 years in embezzlement case
Prosecutors said Brian Burrows, former president of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and John Dougherty used union funds for personal expenses.
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Philly small business owners are adjusting to the new ‘status quo’
For the second year in a row, a majority of area small businesses reported being in “poor” or “fair” financial condition in 2023.
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WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media
At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.
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Listen 1:35Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
The former council member worked to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, especially in the 8th Councilmanic District, where she lived.
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Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington offers HIV testing every day. The organization also has the largest syringe services programs in the city.
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Bryce Harper hurts hamstring on final play of Phillies’ 7-4 loss to Marlins
Earlier in the day, the slugger was elected by fans to start at first base for the National League in the July 16 All-Star Game at Texas.
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Trump and Biden’s 2024 presidential debate face off, Happy Birthday to the Philly Zoo!
Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated CNN presidential debate, we'll talk about what's at stake for Joe Biden and Donald Trump and how the candidates might perform on stage.
Air Date: June 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:15Mayor Parker says 25 Philadelphia schools will pilot ‘extended day, extended year’ program
The voluntary program is designed to give students additional help and tutoring when an extended break results in educational regression.
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June 27–30: First Person Arts Festival in Philly, Will Downing in New Jersey and the Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:40Supreme Court decision time, art behind bars, the SS United States
As SCOTUS justices get ready for summer break, we'll talk about the latest court decisions and preview coming rulings involving presidential immunity, the January 6 and more.
Air Date: June 26, 2024 12:00 pm
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