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South Jersey schools would bear the brunt of proposed state aid cuts, led by Burlington County
An analysis by WHYY News shows that 15 school districts in Burlington County would see some kind of cut in state aid.
2 hours ago
Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly
The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.
2 hours ago
Former Delaware state employee stole $181K from unemployment trust fund
The state had not disclosed the theft to the public until WHYY News contacted the Department of Labor about the funding.
3 hours ago
HUD places Chester Housing Authority on ‘troubled’ list
The Chester Housing Authority’s designation is due to “poor physical conditions.” Meanwhile, a federal probe into bribery and fraud recently delivered a trio of guilty pleas.
3 hours ago
She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here’s her message to student activists
Roseann "Chic" Canfora was among the May 4, 1970 protesters fired at by the Ohio National Guard. Nine were injured and four were killed — including her brother.
14 hours ago
Beached whale found on Delaware shore near Indian River Inlet Bridge
A representative of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute said the 50-foot-long whale is likely close to dying.
15 hours ago
Tens of thousands of people race through Philadelphia for the Broad Street Run
Kevin McDonnell finished first overall with a time of 47:33.
17 hours ago
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
The fatal collision is being investigated "only as a traffic crash" and there was no threat to the president's residence, law enforcement authorities said.
19 hours ago
Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation
The move escalates the feud between the Qatari broadcaster and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas hang in the balance.
19 hours ago
Viet-Capacity has reached over 800 Vietnamese-speaking Philly residents with culturally tailored education around cardiovascular disease.
23 hours ago
Villanova University rain garden shows 20-year success at soaking up stormwater runoff
The school's rain gardens have proven effective at helping prevent raw sewage from overflowing into waterways.
1 day ago
5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit
The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.
2 days ago
A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’
Cindy McCain said a cease-fire and a greatly increased flow of aid through land and sea routes was essential to confronting the growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
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Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
Noncitizen voting has emerged as a national flashpoint this election year.
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Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial
The second week of testimony in Donald Trump's momentous hush money trial saw crucial witnesses taking the stand.
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