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Giannulli sentenced to 5 months in college bribery scheme
The couple funneled money through a sham charity operated by college admissions consultant Rick Singer to get their two daughters into USC as crew recruits.
6 years ago
California fires claim 5 lives, threaten thousands of homes
Three major collections of fires are threatening tens of thousands of homes in the San Francisco Bay Area and central California.
6 years ago
Takeaways from the final night of the Democratic convention
A convention without a roaring crowd, confetti cannons, funny hats — a gathering in name only — delivered the Democratic presidential nomination to Joe Biden.
6 years ago
No ‘bomb trains’: 14 states aim to take new rule on LNG transport off the rails
Pa., N.J., Del. and 11 other states, plus some environmental groups, are suing to block the new federal regulation, citing the need for safety studies.
6 years ago
A town hall update on Delco’s move toward a health department all its own
Highlighted at the virtual session, attended by 200-plus, was a Johns Hopkins report assessing the public health profile and availability of resources.
6 years ago
Haunted by sickness: The enduring trauma of COVID-19
For some who have recovered, emotional or psychological effects linger, compounded because their symptoms mirror those of the coronavirus itself.
6 years ago
Listen 2:49Trump, Biden battle for the soul of Scranton
Four years ago, Trump did unexpectedly well in the Scranton area. Now he’s trying to keep those voters, while Biden tries to win them back.
6 years ago
Listen 4:24Edible mushrooms start sprouting across Delaware Valley after rainy summer months
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with mushroom expert Linda Brynan Sears about the different mushrooms that have begun sprouting around our area.
6 years ago
Listen 5:18Biden vows end of national ‘darkness’ in convention finale
Joe Biden is poised to accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night.
6 years ago
Kenyatta Johnson’s new Eastwick task force to tackle buyout question
The new task force will include FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as well as city and state agencies.
6 years ago
After summer storms, Delaware offers emergency funds to repair homes
High winds and heavy rains ravaged portions of Delaware earlier this month. Now the state is offering emergency financial assistance.
6 years ago
Murphy announces $37M in pandemic assistance to 12 N.J. counties
The 12 counties span across the state and represent one-third of the state’s population. They did not originally qualify for direct federal pandemic relief funds.
6 years ago
WURD celebrates its founder and Black women in politics
Philly’s only Black talk radio station was created to improve the health and wealth of the community. It’s annual Founder’s Day included a panel on women in politics.
6 years ago
What the return of indoor dining means in Philadelphia
Indoor dining is back. As many celebrate the return of restaurant life, workers face new conflicts and questions.
6 years ago
Del. GOP lawsuit says state’s new vote-by-mail law ‘unconstitutional’
Inspired by the coronavirus crisis and health concerns, the new law allows any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot for any reason.
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