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Mar 5, 2025 · As feds drop FACE Act cases in Philly and elsewhere, reproductive health providers worry about escalating violence. The dismissed federal lawsuit against a man who barricaded himself inside a Philly Planned Parenthood in 2021 is …

2 days ago · The military said the soldiers “will face disciplinary measures.” No major fighting has occurred in Gaza since the ceasefire took hold on Jan. 19, but Israeli strikes have killed dozens of Palestinians who the military said had entered unauthorized areas, engaged in militant activities or otherwise violated the truce.

3 days ago · More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students. The Education Department announced the new investigations Friday, one month after issuing a memo warning America’s schools and colleges that they ...

8 hours ago · The GOP budget plan, which received bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, directs a House committee to find $880 million in spending cuts. Delawareans protest against possible cuts to federal Medicaid funding at a news conference with patients, doctors, members of Congress and healthcare advocates ...

Mar 6, 2025 · Del. Gov. Matt Meyer searches for a new Public Advocate in the face of anger over skyrocketing utility bills. Delmarva’s customers say they can’t afford gas and electric bills that doubled, and in some cases tripled, in January. ... Several bills provided to WHYY affirmed increased gas usage in January drove the recent jump in utility bills.

4 days ago · From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! More than half of the world’s population is living — and aging — in urban cities like Philadelphia, where an estimated 21% of people are 60 and older, according to census data.. Many residents say they want to “age in place,” meaning they want to …

Mar 7, 2025 · It’s not just a matter of vanity — research has shown that a positive body image is linked to feelings of self-worth and well-being, while a negative body image can lead to anxiety, depression, shame, and unhappiness. On this episode, we explore the connection between how we look and how we feel.

Dec 19, 2024 · Luigi Mangione will return to New York to face murder charges after agreeing to be extradited Thursday during a court appearance in Pennsylvania where he was arrested last week.

Jun 21, 2024 · Face recognition takes up a lot of real estate in our brains, and for good reason; recognizing people allows us to form relationships, tell friend from foe, and create networks. On this episode, we explore how we recognize faces — and what happens when we can’t.