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- 1Pennsylvania doctors back continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes patientsβPennsylvania doctors say continuous monitoring helps diabetes patients
Doctors in Pennsylvania report that continuous glucose monitoring is improving care for diabetes patients, allowing real-time tracking of blood sugar levels instead of reliance on finger-prick tests. The approach helps patients and clinicians spot trends, adjust treatment, and reduce complications. The report was published by WHYY, the Philadelphia-area public media outlet.
- 2Karen refugees build community garden in West PhiladelphiaβΌIn West Philly, Karen refugees put down roots in a community garden of their own
Karen refugees from Myanmar are cultivating a community garden in West Philadelphia, giving the community a space to grow traditional crops and put down roots in their new home. The project, covered by Billy Penn at WHYY, highlights how gardening helps refugees preserve cultural food traditions while building connections with neighbors in the city.
- 3Karen refugees build community garden in West PhiladelphiaβKaren refugees put down roots in a community garden space in West Philly
Karen refugees from Myanmar are growing food and community ties in a shared garden space in West Philadelphia. The garden offers a place to grow traditional crops, connect with neighbors, and put down roots after displacement. Local outlet Billy Penn at WHYY reported on the project, highlighting how gardening supports cultural continuity and belonging for the refugee community.
- 4Flood risk rising across the Philadelphia region, WHYY reportsβFlood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Hereβs what you need to know
Flood risk is increasing in the Philadelphia region, according to a WHYY report outlining what residents need to know. The piece explains the growing dangers from heavier rainfall and changing conditions in the area, offering guidance on how people can prepare and stay informed. It reflects broader concern across the region about intensifying flood threats and the steps communities should take to protect homes and infrastructure.
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The Trump administration has abandoned plans for an immigration detention site at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The facility, which had been considered as part of the administration's expanded detention capacity for immigration enforcement, will no longer be developed at the base. Local outlet WHYY reported the decision, which draws attention to where immigration detainees will be held as federal enforcement continues.
- 6Philadelphia roundup: community gardens, Rocky events, gun violence briefβΌA community garden of one's own; Rocky Season events; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup
Billy Penn at WHYY's Morning Roundup highlights a story on securing a community garden plot in Philadelphia, a list of Rocky Season events taking place across the city, and the outlet's weekly brief on gun violence. The roundup bundles local news, lifestyle and public safety coverage for Philadelphia readers.
- 7Pennsylvania immigrants to lose Medicaid coverage October 1βPennsylvania immigrants to lose Medicaid insurance starting Oct. 1
Immigrants living in Pennsylvania will lose their Medicaid health insurance starting October 1, according to WHYY. The change means thousands of people may lose access to medical care, and advocates are expected to press state officials over how the cutoff will affect vulnerable families and community health.