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Youngest member of Congress campaigns for Harris in Pa. to bring out youth vote
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost of Florida concluded a four-state tour in Pennsylvania Saturday, campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking at the Community College of Philadelphia, Frost told several dozen students and other young voters that they have the power to affect the outcome of the 2024 election. “We...
Air pollution at Philadelphia’s 15th Street subway station ‘considerably higher’ than EPA standard
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A report from scientists at Villanova University found that the air at Philadelphia’s 15th Street subway station exposes people to a significant amount of microscopic air pollutants, well above the established standard recently set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Middle Thorofare Bridge reopens in Lower Township after being hit by boat
The Middle Thorofare Bridge in Lower Township, New Jersey, was shut down Friday night after it was hit by a boat, according to police. Witnesses say a boat struck the bridge around 9:30 p.m. One man was waiting to cross over from the Cape May side when he says it looked like the boat lost power and then struck the bridge.
A Philly photographer captures the glory days of the Black cowboy
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. When Ron Tarver first photographed Jordan Bullock in 1993, he was just a 12-year-old kid growing up in North Philadelphia who was mad for horses, just like his old man, Bumpsey Bullock, who ran the White House stables in Brewerytown.
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania state agencies were encouraged to spend more taxpayer money with minority-owned and veteran-owned small businesses over the past two years and did just that, government contracting data shows.
Registration opens to give Philly adults a second chance to earn high school diploma
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. There is good news for adults who hope to earn their high school diplomas but did not previously have a chance. The School District of Philadelphia’s Opportunity Network...
Court stops Pennsylvania counties from throwing out mail-in votes over incorrect envelope dates
A state court Friday halted enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots, a ruling likely to keep several thousand Pennsylvania votes from being thrown out in the November election. In a decision handed down as the state is being hotly...
‘Acting lawlessly’: Christina school board cuts ties with lawyer as superintendent prepares to sue individual members
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Christina School District and its long-time attorney, James McMackin, appear to have recently...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here’s how to protect yourself
Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance. Recent headlines remind us they can also be a serious health concern. In New England, cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) — a rare but potentially deadly disease — have shut down some public parks and killed one person in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s former top infectious disease expert, is recovering from West Nile virus, another mosquito-borne disease.
Escaped killer Danilo Cavalcante who was on the run in Chester County for 2 weeks faces plea hearing
A convicted killer captured last year after two weeks on the run in southeastern Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands is due in court Friday for a potential plea on the escape charges. Danilo Cavalcante, 35, a native of Brazil, escaped from a Chester County lockup while waiting to be transferred to...
The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Behavior
What are the forces that shape our lives? That determine who we are, how we live, and where we end up? It’s easy to think that our lives are mostly the result of decisions we’ve made, from the career we choose, to where we settle down, to who — if anyone — we end up with.
South Jersey native Johnny Gaudreau, who starred in the NHL, along with his brother, killed by suspected drunk driver
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. NHL hockey star and South Jersey native Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while they were riding bicycles in Salem County, New Jersey, Thursday night.
‘We’re gonna hold him accountable’: Calls grow for Bill Formica’s resignation at tense Souderton school board meeting
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!. Tensions ran high at the Souderton Area School District board meeting Thursday night, as parents, teachers and community members demanded board member Bill Formica’s resignation, while supporters defended his position.
A Philly design agency wants people to help spread awareness about the 988 mental health crisis line
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Do you have any ideas to help spread awareness for the new, three-digit national mental health and suicide crisis support number, 988? If so, now is the time to get creative.
Climate Fixers: Philly’s Get Fresh Daily wants you to eat your veggies
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.
Philly residential parking rate hike includes limits on number of vehicles per household
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is changing the pricing structure for residential parking permits and instituting a flat rate for all residents. Along with the pricing change, residents will only be able to get permits for three vehicles per household.
Philly Gas Commission passes rules that limit public participation in PGW budget process
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.
Elected officials, health care workers criticize Prospect for operating room closure at Taylor Hospital
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!. Elected officials joined dozens of health care workers Thursday afternoon outside of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park to lambaste Prospect Medical Holdings for gutting health care in Delaware County.
From grief to action: atTAcK addiction’s 13th annual candlelight vigil brings resources and support efforts to the Newark community
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported approximately 107,543 drug overdose deaths across the United States. Delaware recorded 558 of those tragic losses. In response,...
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