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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...
Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
Big crowds, go-to applause lines, talk of joy — and some unsolicited Republican counterprogramming. These were common themes during the first big campaign swing for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as the new Democratic ticket barnstormed through five battleground states this past week on a get-to-know-us tour.
The City of Philadelphia funds historical research into itself
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia is funding historical research into the city’s lesser-known stories. On Friday, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas ceremoniously presented $150,000 from the city’s 2023 budget to the Historical Society...
Philly schools welcome 800 new hires at annual orientation as Pennsylvania faces teacher shortages
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Eight hundred teachers and counselors received a warm welcome when they arrived at the School of the Future campus in Philadelphia Wednesday for new hire orientation. The School...
‘Creepy crawlies’ fiesta: Philly’s Bug Fest returns
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Fancy some mealworm applesauce? Or some chocolate chirp cookies?. The 17th annual Bug Fest this weekend at Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences is serving up all that...
Council Rock Newtown headed to Little League World Series
This story originally appeared on 6abc. The Council Rock Newtown Little League is headed to the Little League World Series. The baseball players from Bucks County defeated Washington D.C. 5-1 in the Mid-Atlantic Regional final on Friday to advance. With bases loaded, Ryan Uhl helped to secure the lead with...
Debby finally moves out of the US, though risk from flooded rivers remains
Debby finally moved out of the U.S. on Saturday after the storm spent the better part of a week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives as it moved up the East Coast after first arriving in Florida as a hurricane. Debby’s last day over the U.S. before...
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Organizers are canceling the Obon festival in Philadelphia this year because of weather-related reasons — but festival goers can still participate in lantern ceremonies this Sunday and next Saturday.
Delaware Valley blood banks are asking people to roll up their sleeves amid national shortage in donations
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Intense heat, busy travel schedules and an increase in accidents and injuries from summer activities are all having an impact on blood donations and supply. Major organizations like...
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season
This story originally appeared on 6abc. Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an amusement park full of rides and games on the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk, will close at the end of the 2024 season. The owner, Jay Gillian, announced his retirement and the park’s closure on Friday. The adjoining 6th...
124 animals recovered in Bucks County after SPCA’s largest farm cruelty case
This story originally appeared on 6abc. The Bucks County SPCA is caring for 124 animals from Narrow Way Farm in Newtown. It’s the largest animal cruelty case the SPCA has ever experienced, officials announced Thursday. In total, 58 goats, 49 chickens, 10 pigs, five sheep, and two steers were...
Spin Doctors Still Rocking and Rolling with New Album and Bassist
Next on You Oughta Know, check out Camden County’s free Summer Park Concert series. Meet the Spin Doctors and hear what they’ve been up to in the studio. Find out how to live more with less with the “Downsizing Designer.” Discover clues to the past from a famous shipwreck. Visit a local mushroom farm that harvests diverse varieties year-round. See Patrick Stoner’s Flicks featuring Kevin Costner.
Vance accused Walz of ‘stolen valor.’ What to know about Walz’s military record
Late Tuesday afternoon, the Harris campaign released a video of Tim Walz talking about gun control. Walz, whom Kamala Harris recently announced as her running mate, talks about banning assault rifles as part of what he calls “common sense” proposals. “We can make sure that those weapons of...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., third-party candidates face ballot challenges in Pennsylvania
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his running mate, and at least nine third-party candidates are facing challenges that could see them kicked off of Pennsylvania’s Nov. 5 general election ballot. The petition against Kennedy, an independent candidate and member of a dynastic Democratic...
Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration
We’ve only been able to harness the cold for our benefit for a little over 100 years, but innovations like refrigeration and air conditioning have completely transformed the way we live and eat. A massive cold chain makes it possible to buy salmon from Alaska, grapes from Chile, and...
A survivor’s tale: Mike Africa Jr.’s ‘On a Move’ tells the story of the MOVE bombing
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Nearly four decades after the MOVE bombing, survivor Mike Africa Jr.’s new book, “On a Move,” gives a first-person account of life after the tragedy, the history of the MOVE Organization and Africa Jr.’s fight to free his parents from prison.
Kensington photography book captures a bubble of joy inside a neighborhood in crisis
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. For more than a decade about a dozen neighbors have been informally commandeering a vacant lot on East York Street in Kensington, and used it to build a ragtag community.
Wilmington mayoral candidates lay out views in issues forum
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Outgoing Delaware Gov. John Carney and Wilmington City Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter laid out their...
Philly street resurfacing begins next week. Here’s what to know
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Street resurfacing is coming to some Philadelphia neighborhoods next week. That means residents can expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions. To avoid being towed, residents are urged...
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