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A museum of formerly incarcerated people opens in Germantown
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Since being released from prison more than two decades ago for crimes related to drug addiction, Rev. Michelle Simmons has turned her formidable energies into helping other formerly incarcerated women transition back into society.
Widener University’s Enrollment Strategy for Its Chester Campus Has Paid Off
Widener University's enrollment has been trending upwards for the past few years. Widener University’s plan to increase its student population is working. The university saw its highest first-year student enrollment on record this past week at 900 students. The Chester university also reported a record high first-year enrollment last...
A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Parks’ storied mansion, will finally be restored and opened to the public after the preservation foundation takes over. Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that will soon change. Last year, the Lynnewood Hall...
West Philly Pastry Chef Leaves Restaurant Business to Launch Solo Baked Goods Enterprise
Pastry chef Emily Wilson left the demanding restaurant business to go it alone, and she is now building a community in West Philadelphia in the process as a solo baked goods enterprise. Pastry chef Emily Wilson left the demanding restaurant business to go it alone, and she is now building...
Philadelphia Eagles Push Women’s Flag Football Closer to PIAA Sanction
With the help of the Philadelphia Eagles, girls’ flag football is growing in popularity and getting closer to being sanctioned by the PIAA. With the help of the Philadelphia Eagles, girls’ flag football is growing in popularity and getting closer to being sanctioned by the PIAA, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Shocking NJ summer energy bills spark demands to freeze rate hikes
💡 Atlantic City Electric customers report huge bill increases. 💡 Critics say ratepayers have seen bills triple over last summer. Atlantic City Electric customers are paying outrageously high electric bills this summer and lawmakers are demanding to know if the increases are above board. Thousands of ratepayers in...
Philadelphia man sentenced for fatal stabbing at Atlantic City, NJ, casino
A Philadelphia man is headed to prison in connection to a fatal stabbing at an Atlantic City casino nearly two years ago. On Thursday, 35-year-old Andrew Osborne was sentenced to 25 years in state prison on an aggravated manslaughter charge. Earlier this year during his guilty plea, Osborne admitted stabbing...
Medical Report: Can certain types of cancer be prevented?
One of the great misconceptions about cancer is that little can be done to prevent it. Many forms of cancer can actually be prevented by the choices we make. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
New Jersey school ramps up fundraising for adaptive playground
WESTVILLE, N.J. (CBS) — It's back-to-school time, but for one Gloucester County school, that also means back to the drawing board. Archbishop Damiano School has been working for years to turn a dream into reality. This year, the school is prepared to ramp up the fundraising pace.You'll often find students dreaming of their perfect playground at Archbishop Damiano School. Their wish list, posted in the hallway, includes everything from slides and swings to sensory tables with sand, music and water."These types of sensory experiences are so important for these kids," Brittany Carney said.Carney is a mother of three children...
DONKEY: New Jersey Woman Taunts Tiger At The Zoo, Charged With Trespassing
Charlamagne Tha God gives Donkey of the Day to a New Jersey woman who was charged with trespassing after she decided to taunt a tiger at the zoo. Listen for more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NJ father of 7 drowns while saving kids at Delaware Water Gap
LAKEWOOD — A father of seven who drowned at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Monday is the second Ocean County resident this summer to die in the river. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spokeswoman Kathleen Sandt said rescue teams were dispatched around 1:45 p.m. for the report of a 39-year-old Lakewood man drowned near Bushkill Access in Pennsylvania.
Former Penn President Liz Magill Appointed HLS Visiting Fellow
Magill resigned as president just days after her disastrous testimony during a congressional hearing about campus antisemitism late last year. By Miles J. Herszenhorn. Former University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill will join Harvard Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession as a visiting senior fellow this fall, according to a recently updated copy of Magill’s curriculum vitae.
PA CareerLink Chester County to Host Two Job Fairs in September
In recognition of National Workforce Development Month, PA CareerLink Chester County, in partnership with the Chester County Workforce Development Board, will hold CareerLink Awareness Day events in September. The Re-Entry Career & Resource Fair will be in Coatesville on September 10, and the Employer Panel & Career Fair will be in Kennett Square on September 11th.
Rescue of the Week: Kate, a 1-year-old Terrier
Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Kate, a 1-year-old Terrier, as the featured Rescue of the Week. Kate was found abandoned in Philadelphia, before making her way to her current foster home located in Skippack, through Home At Last Dog Rescue. Kate is a very happy and...
Philadelphia Catholic League Players of the Week Week of August 24th, 2024
-Semaj Beals (Roman – Jr. – QB): After a dynamite sophomore campaign Beals wasted little time picking-up where he left off. The smooth-slinging Cahillite quarterback toasted the Saints defense to the tone of 296 yards and 4 touchdowns with a 21-of-29 showing. This output allowed him to become Roman’s all-time passing leader (Michael Keir ’12, 4,744 yards) and surpass the 5,000-yard barrier (5,018) after only his first game as a junior. The all-time PCL and City marks aren’t that far in the distance. Stay tuned!
Celebrating Black Narratives: WHYY, StoryCorps, and Temple University Unite
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a groundbreaking initiative, WHYY, StoryCorps, and Temple University have joined forces to launch “Brightness in Black,” a program aimed at capturing the vibrant and multifaceted stories of the Black community. This collaboration is part of StoryCorps’ 2024 Mobile Tour and seeks to spotlight the joy, resilience, and cultural pride intrinsic to Black experiences.
Man seen stomping on cars, smashing windshields in Philadelphia's Center City: VIDEO
Philadelphia police are investigating a bizarre case of vehicle vandalism in Center City.The suspect targeted various cars between between 9th and 11th streets Tuesday, causing damage and destruction.One of the cars had a handicap tag hanging in the window."He stepped up on the first car jumped up on the hood, then two legs jumped on the windshield," explained Isabella Giglio who witnessed the incident."The front of my SUV, the whole vehicle was stomped in. The gentleman got on top of my car, in the video, and stomped his right or left foot to smash in my windshield," said Catie Mason.Victims...
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