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whyy.org > articles > rittenhouse-chess-club-philadelphia

How a single chessboard in Philly's Rittenhouse Square grew into a community

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (872+ words) Twice a week, players gather for free games in Rittenhouse Square, where a club that started with one chessboard has grown into a community. Members of the Rittenhouse Chess Club play chess during their Wednesday meeting in Rittenhouse Square on…...

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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

1+ day, 7+ hour 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 > philadelphia-latin-american-book-fair

Philadelphia Latin American Book Fair celebrates bilingual, Spanish-language authors

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1341+ words) This Old House has been America’s most trusted source for home improvement, craftsmanship, and restoration for over four decades. Now, we’re bringing that same expertise to the airwaves with This Old House Radio Hour—a weekly deep dive into the…...

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whyy.org > articles > philadelphia-parks-recreation-phillies-unpermitted-turf-field

Philly Parks and Rec head says she greenlit Phillies’ unpermitted turf field for 250

3+ day, 19+ 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…...

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whyy.org > articles > camden-superintendent-first-full-year-on-job

Camden superintendent begins his first full academic year Thursday

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1085+ words) Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. took over the state-run school district in March. Parents are calling for more transparency from the state. State Superintendent Alfonso Llano Jr. speaks at the State of the City address at Camden High School on June 3, 2026. (Kimberly…...

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whyy.org > articles > xponential-music-festival-2026-lineup-camden

XPoNential Music Festival returns to Camden Sept. 18–20

2+ week, 21+ hour ago   (321+ words) For its 33rd iteration, XPNFest will set up shop at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront with multiple acts, including Dawes and Little Feat. File - XPoNential Music Festival in 2024 featured Blondshell, above. (Cory Sharber/WHYY) The XPoNential Music Festival returns to…...

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whyy.org > articles > whyy-lewes-delaware-library-block-party

WHYY and Lewes Public Library host family-friendly end-of-summer block party

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1022+ words) Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives…...

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whyy.org > articles > international-overdose-awareness-day-events-2026

Pa., N.J. and Del. families to honor loved ones lost to overdose at 2026 events

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (761+ words) Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware will host candlelight vigils, memorial walks and other events through Aug. 31. File - University of Delaware students learn about addiction and how they can help address the opioid epidemic at a 2024 candlelight vigil honoring…...

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whyy.org > articles > rehoboth-beach-farmers-market-relocates

Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market moves due to dangerous trees in park

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1501+ words) City officials determined five trees needed to be immediately removed due to safety risk. In the meantime, the market has been relocated to a parking lot. Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach is closed and crews are working to remove dangerous…...

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whyy.org > episodes > live-from-the-pennsylvania-hospital-museum-275-years-of-medicine

Live from the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum: 275 years of medicine

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (207+ words) Studio 2 is scrubbing in! 275 years after doors first opened, we’re hosting a special live remote broadcast from the nation’s very first chartered hospital. Founded 15 years before the country itself, how did this institution come to be? How did it revolutionize…...