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Philly Parks and Rec head says she greenlit Phillies’ unpermitted turf field for 250
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (1180+ words) A former DEP commissioner says the city did not have the authority to skirt state laws in order to make the 250th anniversary deadline. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson said she authorized the Phillies to proceed with installation of…...
Utah gov. and Shapiro join forces to fight ‘politics of contempt’
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (1189+ words) The governors said political disagreement is essential to democracy, but warned that dehumanizing rhetoric is contributing to violence and eroding trust. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, discusses free speech and political violence with Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox during an…...
Pennsylvania requires at least 30 minutes of recess mandatory for K-5 students
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (369+ words) The governor signed a bill Wednesday that was approved by the state legislature as part of the 2026-27 budget. File - Kindergarten students playing at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (Emma Lee/WHYY) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill Wednesday making…...
N.J. Gov. Sherrill statement on Lt. Gov. Caldwell probe
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (691+ words) Sherrill said she will take appropriate action quickly if the evidence warrants. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill issued a statement Tuesday afternoon regarding reports that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is being investigated for allegedly engaging in inappropriate behavior with women,…...
SEPTA trolley tunnel will close on the weekends for the rest of September
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (488+ words) A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word…...
2026 was one of Philadelphia’s warmest summers on record
1+ week, 1+ day ago (544+ words) The city’s average temperature tied for the third warmest on record from June through August. Kids played in the spray ground at Love Park in Philadelphia during an extreme heat warning in the region on July 15, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Philadelphia…...
Supporters plan rally to protest closing of Academy of Natural Science Museum
1+ week, 2+ day ago (972+ words) The nearly 200-year-old museum is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas. File: A group of children marvel at the oviraptor at the Academy of Natural Sciences in June, 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Fans and supporters of the Academy of…...
Man accused of killing young girl in 2000 extradited to Philadelphia
1+ week, 5+ day ago (466+ words) The man was arrested in Honduras just miles away from where the child’s mother had a previous visit on a mission trip. DA Larry Krasner makes a statement on the death of Iriana DeJesus. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY) After more than…...
Upper Pottsgrove Twp. officer charged with manslaughter in shooting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (558+ words) Glenn Pysher IV, 22, pictured here, was shot and killed by Cpl. Sean Farrell in Upper Pottsgrove Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on Aug. 23. (6abc) A police officer is now facing criminal charges for a fatal shooting last week in Upper Pottsgrove…...
After 10 years, Philadelphia Cycling Classic brings fans back to the course
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1086+ words) Fans gathered around barricades along the race course to see hundreds of riders return for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic. Fans enjoy the Philadelphia Cycling Classic’s Fanfest across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Sunday, Aug. 30. (Jassmyn Nesmith for WHYY)…...