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Philly’s Kensington High shuttered after asbestos issue discovered during HVAC replacement

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Kensington High School students will start the school year a 20-minute drive away ...
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Philly Folk Fest history

On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin celebrates more than 60 years of Philadelphia Folk Festival history with the father ...
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City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center

The city alleges the 300-megawatt facility began installing a liquified natural gas tank, as well as fuel cell units, before receiving the city’s approval.
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In New Jersey, the Rescue Mission of Trenton is helping to instill hope and change lives

After completing a sober living program, a man who was unhoused and addicted to drugs is now working as a peer recovery ...
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Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says

Hossain said she’s worried about the large water usage at data centers, and the rising cost of electricity that is due in ...
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Homebuying in the Philly area is more expensive than last year. Here’s why

The news is particularly challenging for first-time homebuyers daunted by overvalued sale prices and high mortgage rates.
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Montgomery County sues social media companies over youth mental health harm

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! Montgomery County has filed a lawsuit against Meta, Snap, TikTok, Google and ...
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Lindenwold council reverses ‘one camera at a time’ policy for meetings after resident sues

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. The Lindenwold Borough Council voted Wednesday to rescind its ...
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After ICE arrested another beloved restaurant owner, this South Jersey community is rallying for his freedom

Iemad Saifo, owner of Zena’s, an American-Mediterranean restaurant in Collingswood, is scheduled for a bail hearing Friday morning. Zena Saifo, whose father's restaurant is named for her, is concerned ...
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Delaware lawmaker charged with misdemeanor after allegedly punching woman in domestic violence incident

Delaware State Rep. Josué Ortega has been charged after an alleged domestic violence incident. (Courtesy of the House Democrats legislative website) What are journalists missing from the state of ...
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Delaware’s drinking water supplier Veolia files suit against 9 companies for PFAS contamination

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 ...
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The rise of personal robots

Imagine having a robot around the house to do your daily chores – laundry, dishes, sweeping, trash. Well, for $20,000 you can take home Neo, a 5’6” humanoid robot with two camera lenses for eyes. It’s ...