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X interview between Donald Trump and Elon Musk plagued with tech issues
Donald Trump’s big return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter did not begin as planned. Trump and Elon Musk, X’s owner, were slated to have what the tech titan termed a “live conversation” at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. “Should be highly entertaining!” Musk posted ahead of the event.
South Jersey school district rescinds controversial bus service plan after outrage from parents
This story originally appeared on 6abc. The Deptford Township School District says it is rescinding a controversial plan that would have eliminated bus service for some students this year. In a letter released to the community on Monday, Superintendent Kevin Kanauss said that after careful consideration and public feedback, the...
Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law
Bleeding and in pain, Kyleigh Thurman didn’t know her doomed pregnancy could kill her. Emergency room doctors at Ascension Seton Williamson in Texas handed her a pamphlet on miscarriage and told her to “let nature take its course” before discharging her without treatment for her ectopic pregnancy.
6-time All-Pro Jason Kelce is slimming down, embracing his TV role and enjoying life after football
Jason Kelce was destined for a career in the media long before he partnered with his brother, Travis, to co-host a popular podcast. It was evident early on after Andy Reid selected Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 draft that his dynamic personality would play well on the other side of the microphone. Kelce became a go-to source for reporters throughout his 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s insightful, eloquent and funny.
Lengthy sentence for Philly gang-related 2021 murder should send a message, DA says
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A 22-year-old man convicted in a 2021 gang-related murder in West Philadelphia now faces a sentence that could put him behind bars until he’s almost a senior citizen.
What is the History of the Cookie?
Cookies have a long history that goes back way further than you may think! From gingerbread to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, Kae Lani shares the backstory of some beloved treats. Delishtory brings you a tasty exploration into our favorite food obsessions. It’s delicious, it’s history – it’s Delishtory!...
Crozer Health to shutter operating room services at Taylor Hospital by Sept. 1
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Crozer Health, the four-hospital system in Delaware County, will shutter all operating room services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park by Sept. 1, according to staff members.
New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Starting next year, Pennsylvania will return some unclaimed money directly to the people it belongs to instead of requiring them to first file a claim with the state Treasury. A bill to allow the change passed the state legislature in July with unanimous...
6 dogs found abandoned with note at Bucks County park
Officials in Bucks County are educating residents on how to properly surrender animals after someone abandoned several dogs over the weekend. The Morrisville Borough Police Department posted photos on social media of the pets that were left behind. Authorities say six dogs were abandoned at a park along East Philadelphia...
North Broad Street’s newest hotel is unexpectedly $23M short to build it
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. For the past 50 years, the Beury Building on North Broad Street has sat vacant. And the community must continue to wait for any economic development there — late last year, a key lender that promised a developer a loan pulled out unexpectedly.
Who is CHA Partners? Here’s what to know about the New Jersey company looking to buy Delco’s Crozer Health
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. CHA Partners LLC emerged last week as the mystery suitor interested in acquiring Crozer Health and its ailing four-hospital system in Delaware County. The New Jersey–based real estate...
Meet two companies vying to make the next generation air conditioner
This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Engineer Sorin Grama got interested in air conditioning when he was living in India and working on a project to improve the milk supply chain. One...
Store owners use 'blast freezers' to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste
This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Robert Amar opened the door of one of his tall, stainless steel, blast freezers at his shop Small World Seafood in Philadelphia. A cold mist lingered over layers of trays carrying bright coral salmon filets.
What to know about the chemical contamination at Bartram’s Garden
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. What we know, and don’t know, about the Bartram’s Garden chemical spill. Correspondence from 2022 shows that a consultant working for the current owners of a...
Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope in Kamala Harris
Hundreds of thousands of voters cast ballots marked “uncommitted” in Democratic presidential primaries this year in opposition to President Biden’s policy toward Israel’s war in Gaza. Now that Vice President Harris has replaced Biden at the top of the ticket, organizers behind the movement are expressing...
Trump reportedly used a sexist slur against Harris in private conversations
Former President Donald Trump reportedly has used a slur often targeted at women to describe Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations. His campaign denies it. The New York Times cited two people who, on different occasions, heard Trump call Harris a “b——.” The people were granted...
South Jersey school district reduces number of students eligible for free bus services
This story originally appeared on 6abc. The Deptford Township School District stunned parents over the weekend after announcing it would reduce the number of students who are eligible for free bus services. Officials said they’re also reducing the number of bus stops used for pick-ups and drop-offs. Kevin Kanauss...
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