A Swedesboro family turned to weight-loss surgery for their 15-year-old son. As childhood obesity rises, experts say it can be a viable option.

A Warminster food bank is turning spoiled produce into farm-fresh eggs. Here's how ↓

A proposed crackdown on corporate landlords could threaten Philly-area homes for people with intellectual disabilities. Here's what to know ↓

Delaware residents are facing soaring electricity bills — in some cases, doubling or tripling over the past two winters. Lawmakers are encouraging residents to apply for community solar energy programs to reduce their bills. https://bit.ly/4sw347f

Last night, Malala Yousafzai accepted @whyy.org's Lifelong Learning Award and spoke with Terry Gross about moving beyond the “bravest girl in the world” label. Before leaving, Yousafzai had a message for the city: “Go Birds.”

On Monday, Philly City Council is weighing measures that would limit ICE's immigration enforcement efforts in the city. Here's what to know ↓

LATEST: The bodies of two workers — Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr. — have been recovered from the site of the CHOP garage collapse in Grays Ferry. Here's what to know ↓

PECO seeks to raise rates by 12.5% for Philly and suburban electric customers. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro called the rate hike request "pure greed." The governor's office says he believes the utility should withdraw its rate case immediately.

Dozens of data centers are planned for the Philly region. Here's how lawmakers are responding, from electricity and water use to tax breaks ↓ via @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social

120,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped ACA health insurance since the loss of federal subsidies. Here's what that means ↓

For Philadelphia's flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, buyouts could be an option as feds scale back 15-foot levee proposal. via @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social

Philadelphia is unlocking $400 million for housing. Here’s what that means for renters and homeowners ↓

Nearly 40 “No Kings” protests are slated to take place across the Philadelphia region this weekend in response to President Trump’s administration. Here's what to know ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social

Vineland residents are protesting an AI data center as concerns mount over noise and emissions.

For the first time, a Pa. utility has agreed to shield the average customer from data center costs. Advocates say it could act as a model for reining in electricity rates.

West Philly tenants are racing to save 925 affordable rental units. Thousands face possible displacement as a protection deadline looms.

The Epstein files show that Haverford donor Howard Lutnick stayed in touch with the convicted sex trafficker after claiming he cut ties. Students are calling for the college's Lutnick Library to be renamed.

Aging HVAC systems are disrupting Philly libraries. Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget would spend $33 million over six years to replace them. via @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social

What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report. ✏️ @susanphill.bsky.social explains → bit.ly/4bkUNwq

Mayor Parker is proposing millions for proactive rental inspections and modular home factories in Philly.

The owner of Chester’s trash incinerator spent $45K on lobbying Philadelphia politicians as City Council considers a waste incineration ban. @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social explains ↓ bit.ly/4l7HcNv

Philadelphia tenants may gain new protections from retaliation, eviction and more. Here's what to know ↓

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Residents are demanding that Quakertown's police chief resign after students were "choked" and "tackled" during an anti-ICE protest.

A major winter storm dumped more than 2 feet of snow over parts of New Jersey, and over 1 foot of snow across parts of Philly. 📸 Here's how the latest storm has unfolded, in photos ↓

LIVE: Mayor Cherelle Parker is providing an update after a winter storm dropped over 1 foot of snow on Philadelphia. Follow along for the latest ↓

Parts of Philly have already seen over 1 foot of snow. Here's a look at the latest snowfall totals, from the city and Pa. suburbs to New Jersey and Delaware ↓

LATEST: The Philly region remains under a Blizzard Warning, with parts of the city recording 12 inches of snow. Here's what to know, including snowfall totals, transit and travel restrictions and more ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social

LATEST: A mandatory travel restriction will be in effect in New Jersey from 9 p.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. Monday. Here's what you need to know ↓

LATEST: Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency and Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has declared a state of emergency ahead of a major winter storm. Here's what you need to know ↓

The entirety of New Jersey is under a Blizzard Warning for the first time in 30 years, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said. The governor said the state will likely experience its worst storm since 1996. Here's the latest ↓

LATEST: The NWS has extended a Blizzard Warning to the Philly region and upped its snowfall prediction, with up to 2 feet of snow possible. Here's what you need to know ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social

LATEST: Philly Mayor Parker has declared a snow emergency ahead of a major winter storm with "near-blizzard conditions." Follow along for live updates ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social

The Philly region is bracing for another winter storm from Sunday through Monday, with forecasters expecting up to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts as high as 40 mph. Here’s everything you need to know ↓ @whyynews.bsky.social

A Philly lawmaker wants to protect more renters from retaliatory evictions. He’s running into resistance.

The Eagles may not be in the Super Bowl, but Philly will be well represented by these local shelter pups on Sunday ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social

Could Philly's Logan Triangle — 35 acres of grassy lots where 1,000 rowhomes once stood — transform into a hub for modular homes? Mayor Parker hopes so.

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill wants to freeze rate hikes. Here’s what that means for your electricity bills ↓ via @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social

DHS and ICE have bought a 518,000-square-foot warehouse in Berks County for $87.4 million, according to official deed records. “The County had no prior knowledge of the sale,” a Berks County spokesperson said Monday. @whyynews.bsky.social whyy.org/articles/ber...

Some Philly-area law enforcement have signed 287(g) agreements with ICE. Others are doubling down on limiting cooperation. Here's what immigration agreements are in place in Philadelphia, its suburbs, New Jersey and Delaware ↓

Senate Democrats are threatening to shut down the government in an effort to withhold funding for Trump’s immigration crackdown. In another split with his party, U.S. Senator John Fetterman says he will never vote for a government shutdown. @whyynews.bsky.social whyy.org/articles/joh...

LATEST: Philadelphia's snow emergency has been lifted. Drivers may now park along snow emergency routes.

LATEST: Philly public school buildings will remain closed Tuesday. Students will learn virtually. A snow emergency remains in effect. City offices and courts will similarly remain closed Tuesday. Here's what you need to know ↓

From Philly and its suburbs to New Jersey and Delaware, residents are digging out from significant snowfall. 📸 Here's how the winter storm and its aftermath have unfolded, in photos ↓

Philly's record snowfall and frigid temps make it easy to forget that winter is the fastest-warming season on the East Coast. Here's what to know about the surprising tie between global warming and heavy snow in our area ↓ via @sophia-schmidt.bsky.social

A major winter storm dumped over 9 inches of snow on Philly — the most the city has seen in 10 years. Now the region is bracing for a dangerous cold stretch. Here's the latest, including updated snow totals and transit impacts ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social

LATEST: SEPTA will suspend all Regional Rail, bus and Metro Route G1 service starting at 2 p.m. Subway routes L, B, D and M will continue to run.

Snow is blanketing Philadelphia in the first major storm of 2026. 📸 Here's how it looks on the ground so far, in photos ↓

LATEST: Snow is already starting to pile up across the Philly region. Here's how much has fallen so far ↓

LATEST: Snow is falling across the Philadelphia region, with sleet and freezing rain to come. Here's the latest forecast and everything else you need to know ↓ via @mariapulcinella.bsky.social