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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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A sign announces a polling place in Spanish outside of the Harrison Community Center during New Jersey's primary election June 5. (Julio Cortez/AP)
Politics & Policy

Murphy signs law to make N.J. polling place information easier to find

N.J. will stop publishing a comprehensive list of polling places in newspapers. Here’s how it’ll work instead.

7 years ago

Dozens of HBCU leaders heard from U.S. Rep. Alma Adams , the founder of the Congressional HBCU Caucus, at the 2019 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium hosted by Delaware State University at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Education

Amid ‘critical’ times for HBCUs, leaders share fundraising ideas in Dover

Leaders of historically black colleges and universities shared ideas for raising funds during challenging times at a forum hosted by Del. State University.

7 years ago

Former special counsel Robert Mueller, is sworn in before he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on his report on Russian election interference, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Mueller dismisses Trump’s claims of Russia probe exoneration

Former special counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before House lawmakers Wednesday about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

7 years ago

Attorney Richard Serbin (left) and Don Asbee (right) announce the lawsuit at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. David Clohessy, with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, is at center.
Courts & Law

Harrisburg diocese sued for conspiracy, fraud related to child abuse

A lawsuit has been filed against Harrisburg's Roman Catholic diocese for covering up alleged brutal sexual abuse of a boy more than 40 years ago.

7 years ago

A smoke stack at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

U.S. bankruptcy judge approves $65 million loan for PES refinery

Philadelphia Energy Solutions says the goal after reorganization is to rebuild and continue to operate its South Philadelphia refinery complex.

7 years ago

Diana Alvarez with her children (photo provided)
Health

For Drexel staffers in school, Hahnemann closure may mean dropping out

For Drexel University Physicians staff and their families who take classes, the planned layoffs and shift to Tower Health may mean end to free tuition.

7 years ago

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Waves breaking along a Jersey Shore beach.
Down the Shore
Community

Fecal bacteria leads to swimming advisories at 5 N.J. beaches

Five New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories issued Tuesday afternoon due to exceeding the allowable bacteria threshold, state officials said.

7 years ago

A Confederate monument has cost the Georgetown Historical Society its taxpayer-funded grant. (WHYY, file)
Politics & Policy

Delaware museum group loses taxpayer funding over Confederate monument

The Georgetown Historical Society has been getting a state grant for years. But a Confederate monument at its museum led lawmakers to kill the funding.

7 years ago

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FILE - This Sept. 9, 2018 file photo shows Miss New York Nia Franklin, center, reacting after being named Miss America 2019 in Atlantic City, N.J. The Miss America Organization says this year's pageant will be held at the Mohegan Sun Connecticut in Uncasville, Connecticut. It will be broadcast on NBC Dec. 19, in a switch from recent broadcaster ABC. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Miss America pageant leaving Atlantic City for Connecticut

Miss America is leaving Atlantic City for the second time, trading one casino town for another in a move that caps a whirlwind of change at the nearly century-old pageant.

7 years ago

Claire DeMatteis
Courts & Law

New head of Delaware’s prisons says little steps can lead to big changes

Claire DeMatteis, known for her political work, is the new commissioner for Delaware prisons.

7 years ago

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United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Courts & Law

Delaware woman sues father for alleged child rape, trafficking, pornography

A 39-year-old woman sued her father in federal court in Delaware for allegedly raping her as part of a child sex trafficking ring out of their home in Newark.

7 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney listens as Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross answers reporters questions about an investigation into racist Facebook posts by active duty police officers. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

City spent $25,000 to determine if cops’ Facebook posts were free speech

Philly spent $25,000 to determine if police were exercising free speech or just blasting hate when they posted offensive comments on Facebook.

7 years ago

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a deadly train derailment, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Philadelphia. The Amtrak train, headed to New York City, derailed and crashed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, killing at least six people and injuring dozens of others. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Charges dropped again in deadly Amtrak 188 crash in Philly

A defense lawyer argued Tuesday that any mistakes made by Brandon Bostian do not amount to a crime, and a city judge agreed.

7 years ago

(Neptune Township Police Department)
Down the Shore
Community

Shore teen dies in fire that sparked during post-storm blackout

A 17-year-old Monmouth County resident died in a house fire on Monday night, authorities say. 

7 years ago

A pedestrian walks by the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Friday, June 28, 2019.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Advocacy groups attempt to halt imminent General Assistance repeal

Two advocacy groups are suing Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services over the repeal of a small cash assistance program for poor people who don't qualify for other aid.

7 years ago

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