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The clinical trial is part of the center’s new research division, which aims to expand health care research opportunities in LGBTQ+ communities.
The Delaware Attorney General’s Office said its FOIA opinions are non-binding and it lacks the resources to enforce violations.
The school district in Delaware County previously suspended all athletics, pointing to “an alleged incident that implicates culture and climate.”
Edwards, currently dean of Tulane’s School of Liberal Arts, will start July 1 at Haverford College.
Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the beautiful English landscapes, villages, and grand estates you’ve seen in your favorite PBS programs? WHYY is delighted to invite you
From Texas brisket to Carolina pulled pork, BBQ looks pretty different depending on where you are in the U.S. So how did these regional styles develop, and what sets them apart?
In the wake of the alleged gang rape at a fraternity at Cornell University, many are asking: can fraternities be fixed or is frat culture beyond repair?
The celebration of historically Black colleges and universities features two football games at Lincoln Financial Field, a performance by Ludacris and a Battle of the Bands.
Hurts is said to have deep vein thrombosis and a bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a blood clot has traveled from the legs to the lungs.
Protesters gathered at satellite election offices in Philly for the fourth 'No Kings' protest against the Trump administration.
Hidden City’s visual tome to the spirit of mid-century Philly features work by over 200 professional and amateur photographers.
The draft plan includes a possible state takeover of schools. Marten talked with WHYY News about the proposal.
Peptides, once confined to labs and medical settings, can now be found anywhere from wellness spas to neighborhood smoke shops.
The funding comes from the Rural Health Transformation Program, and aims to address the two medically underserved counties.
Goldenrods are not to be confused with ragweed. These fall-blooming native plants don’t trigger allergies and insects love them.
Since starting in 2017, the festival has expanded from two days to a full week. Headliners included The Dillinger Escape Plan and Sweet Pill.
A South Street staple for over two decades, the nonprofit and thrift shop held an afternoon-long block party to celebrate its 21st birthday.
As Philadelphia’s Kensington “Blitz” continues, outreach workers and people on the street say services are still missing.
Players say they're turning to leagues not just for exercise but for competition, connection and an escape from work and screens.
As Americans struggle to afford rising utility bills, many are forced to choose among paying for energy, food and medical care.
The federal government is lending as much as $4.4 billion to restart power plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Iowa.
The restoration uses the natural landscape to manage stormwater runoff and protect wildlife habitat in North Philadelphia.
Volunteer-run since 1976, the bookseller celebrates its role in Philadelphia's left-wing history with a block party Saturday.
Bird watching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic. Advocates hope this enthusiasm translates to action.
Rita Collins has taken her Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary around the country. This week, she found the love of reading alive and well at Drexel.
Customers will see higher average premium prices on Get Covered New Jersey during annual open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1.
As other Republicans call for ending the Iran war or rolling back tariffs, the first-term senator is focused on eliminating “unnecessary” regulations.
Famed biologist Lynn Margulis’ papers arrive at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia after the historic collection was nearly destroyed in a fire.
Fall harvests, hidden gems, local flavors, Halloween cocktails, and art that unite us!
The William Penn School District in Delaware County did not specify what occurred but appointed an “outside investigator” to look into the allegation.
The order comes after Energy Transfer identified a 600-gallon crude oil pipeline leak in Michigan similar to the one discovered in Bucks County last year.
People can apply to be poll workers if they are at least 17 years old and are U.S. citizens.
The late designer’s estate gave hundreds of pieces of clothing to the Woodmere, which is now creating a fashion lending library.
Peptides are having a moment – but how much do we actually know about them? On this episode, we explore the potential benefits and risks. We investigate the science behind peptides, find out what lagging research and regulation could mean for regular users, and learn about how — and whether – to use peptides in a…
The state pop-up measles vaccine clinics are hosted at small venues in communities with pockets of unvaccinated residents, including in Lancaster County.
The Republican congressman’s campaign has used Patch.com posts that make unsubstantiated claims about Democratic challenger Bob Harvie.
State election officials said they are operating normally and preparing for early voting to start next week.
Sherry Turkle on her new book, Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines .
The Police Department's $95 million facility in University City will replace what is widely considered an undersized, outdated lab in North Philadelphia.
November 23 event at New York’s The Town Hall caps the celebration of Gross’s 50 years with Fresh Air and benefits the enduring impact of public media.
The grant funding will support accountability reporting, neighborhood journalism and engagement around key city issues.
Join WHYY’s Studio 2 at Newtown Theatre for a discussion on Pa.’s role in the 2026 midterms, featuring former Congressmen Charlie Dent (R) and Conor Lamb (D).
Ira Glass brings his signature style of storytelling to the stage for an evening that is funny, moving, surprising, and unmistakably This American Life.
Americans are having friends and family over less and less often. What’s holding people back? And with isolation on rise, how can we get back into the habit?
ADHD in older adults can often go unnoticed and symptoms can appear similar to signs of aging, memory problems, or dementia.
What happens when the worst season in franchise history also happens to be your first one as head coach?
Graham is a Republican who is not an attorney but contends he can run the Department of Justice better than longtime prosecutor Jennings.
Oct. 15–18: Countess Luann of “Real Housewives” in the ‘burbs, Steve Lacy in South Jersey and the Philly Coffee Festival are among this weekend’s highlights.
A new report says ChatGPT for Teens, launched by OpenAI in August, falls short of promises to protect kids who discuss self-harm.
“Escape->Control->Play” at the Pearlstein Gallery features independent and artist-designed games that go beyond winning and losing.
The majority of home appraisers working in the city are from the suburbs or outside Pennsylvania, which opens the door to homes being undervalued.
Officials with the hospital system say that they are planning for “responsible growth” to prepare for a growing population in central and southern Delaware.
Meg Foster, Zachary Levi, & Neil McDonough talk about the 1947 film & this grittier remake.
The union representing the full-time faculty said the new policy would extend protections to adjunct faculty.
The current measles outbreak dates back to April. Nearly all cases are among unvaccinated children and adults.
For many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places. The charged midterm environment has organizations stepping up.
As Congress delays a new Farm Bill, young SNAP recipients and aspiring farmers face cuts, fewer opportunities and growing uncertainty about their future.
With the costs of education continuing to rise, some young people are swapping college degrees for tool belts and apprenticeships.
This time around, organizers are mobilizing early voters in November’s high-stakes midterm elections.
Lewes Mayor Amy Marasco traveled to another Lewes in England earlier this month. She’s the first official to do so in about four decades.
The education and lifestyle program was developed by the CDC in 2010. Participants were able to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes years later, data shows.
Business leaders say better coordination could help manufacturers overcome workforce shortages, transportation barriers and supply chain challenges.
The network will provide residents of formerly redlined areas of West Philly and Harrisburg real-time info about the air they’re breathing.
A deadly roller coaster incident at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia has forced a similar roller coaster in New Jersey to close.
A failed 2023 murder prosecution of an alleged cop killer is raising questions.
With two new shipping berths and a new auto and cargo facility in South Philadelphia, PhilaPort expects business to double.
A new set of 10 commandments urges city leaders to help those in need at a time where elected officials need their votes.
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With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere.
NPR’s Scott Detrow and Daniel Burke interviewed hundreds of Pope Leo’s family, friends, teachers, and fellow friars to understand the man behind the robes.
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Democrat U.S. Rep. McBride and Republican Arminio outline their priorities on the economy, health care, immigration and foreign policy ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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Democrats are defending a slim House majority and trying to flip the Senate after decades of GOP control. The key contests stretch from Bucks to Lancaster and western Pa.
Sens. Coons, Blunt Rochester questioned the time the judge devoted to her late husband’s now-defunct ad firm and its political direction.
The issue with temporary HESCO-style flood barriers comes after a plan for a levee in Eastwick was deemed not viable.
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Online telehealth platforms took off during the pandemic. And now AI has entered the chat. Is in-person counseling a thing of the past?
“I'd love to see him as a Republican,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday as he returned to Washington from a rally in Tennessee.
The Source episode 12 features stories on how the city of Philadelphia deals with summer heat waves, whether a cell phone ban for K-12 students might be enacted, the trip of a lifetime for a group of dragon boat crew members, a play about the end of the world created by Germantown teenagers and a peek inside the…
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Delaware Working Family Party candidates defeated five incumbent state lawmakers, four in the House and one in the Senate.
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The firefighting foam used to extinguish fuel fires has contaminated drinking water supplies nationwide.
Visual artist Shantell Martin’s featured works encourage people to reflect on time and our ever-evolving relationship with it.
In Coatesville, firefighters once stripped down to their shirts and shorts for water rescues. Now, they have dry suits in their lockers.
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Critics complain that the new law is too restrictive and confusing, and unfairly classifies low-speed e-bikes together with more powerful ones.
Democrat Ted Lauzen and Republican Mike Ramone outline their priorities on the economy ahead of Delaware’s Nov. 3 general election.
Everyone 6 months and older should get at least one shot for each respiratory viral disease, according to guidelines.
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the city may never have witnessed such loss of life and devastation.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said 35-year-old Eric Lewis shot at nine officers in addition to the two he struck.
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