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whyy.org > articles > data-center-protest-philadelphia

Protest planned Monday at Philadelphia City Hall for data center moratorium

12+ hour, 42+ min ago   (559+ 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…...

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whyy.org > articles > frozen-farmer-ice-cream-food-waste-dewey-beach-delaware

A Sussex County ice cream company keeps fruit from going to waste

22+ hour, 24+ min ago   (981+ words) The Frozen Farmer uses “misfit fruit” from its farm to make frozen treats. The new Dewey Beach location aims to highlight Delaware agriculture in the popular tourist town. The Frozen Farmer opened a storefront in Dewey Beach in August 2026. (Sarina…...

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whyy.org > articles > new-jersey-american-water-rate-increase

New Jersey American Water rates to increase by $4 per month on average

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (960+ words) The new water rate will help the investor-owned utility pay for water and wastewater projects. New Jersey American Water ratepayers will soon see an almost 5% increase on their water bill. The average household will pay an additional $4 a month, making…...

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whyy.org > articles > chester-investment-pennsylvania-shapiro

Chester scores $100 million investment in ‘true collaboration’

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (827+ words) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $100 million investment effort for the cash-strapped city of Chester. Downtown Chester, in Delaware County, Pa. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY) Chester, long one of Pennsylvania’s most impoverished cities, is receiving a nearly $100 million investment…...

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whyy.org > articles > philadelphia-developers-rental-building-permits

Philly developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here’s why

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (509+ words) The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners. Philadelphia is on track to permit construction of significantly more multifamily units this year than in 2025. Last year, developers obtained building permits for multifamily properties comprising…...

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whyy.org > articles > wpsu-to-whyy-fcc-approves-transfer

FCC approves transfer of WPSU to WHYY

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (427+ words) WHYY is inching closer to owning and operating WPSU. The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday authorized the transfer of Penn State University’s public radio and television assets, including WPSU-FM and WPSU-TV, to WHYY. WHYY and Penn State filed an application…...

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whyy.org > articles > delaware-retail-cannabis-sales-fall-slow

Delaware retail weed sales hit record $5.6M in July but remain below projections

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (782+ words) None of the 30 authorized stores have opened yet. Officials blame zoning rules and financing hurdles but say one will start operating this month. The Farm's two medical dispensaries are among the 13 in Delaware that can begin selling recreational marijuana Aug....

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whyy.org > articles > philadelphia-apartments-shrinking-size

Philly apartments are shrinking. New ones will be even smaller

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (550+ words) Some renters are trading larger spaces for amenities. Others are contending with larger affordability issues amid a tight housing market. The Emerson, an apartment building on Chester Avenue in West Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY) New data shows that the average…...

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whyy.org > articles > 2026-midterms-new-jersey-data-centers

New Jersey candidates vowing to oppose data centers in the general election

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1065+ words) A growing number of towns are banning data centers because of quality-of-life and financial concerns. Vineland, N.J.’s data center is under construction in March of 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) A recent analysis finds there are 49 data centers operating in the Garden…...

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whyy.org > articles > vineland-new-jersey-data-center-gas-generators-permit

Vineland data center allegedly operates gas generators

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (793+ words) Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening. The…...