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Urban Bike Project in Wilmington celebrates renovated bike garage
Some of the best cyclists in the country are in Wilmington this weekend for the 13th annual Grand Prix. The festivities also include a celebration of the Urban Bike Project.
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Local mosques invite neighbors to pray, break fast this weekend
Muslim leaders across the U.S. are opening their doors to build understanding.
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Grewal joins other AGs in battle over relaxing payday-loan rules
New Jersey has placed a 30-percent cap on the annual interest-rate payday lenders are allowed to charge.
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When a company or government tries to encourage you to do something it wants you to do, that’s called a “nudge.”
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House approves sweeping bill to expand gay rights
Called the Equality Act, the bill is a top priority of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who said it will bring the nation "closer to equal liberty and justice for all."
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In gender-swap photo filters, some trans people see therapy
Some argue that the filter, which Snapchat calls a "lens," could be a therapeutic tool that leads to self-discovery.
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Delaware lawmakers introduce marijuana legalization bill
Less than a year after the Delaware General Assembly could not muster enough support to legalize recreational marijuana, legislators are resurrecting the effort.
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Governors pledge to cooperate on Delaware River Basin environment
The governors of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware promised on Thursday to work together to preserve the natural resources of the Delaware River Basin.
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House extends National Flood Insurance Program through September
Just in time for hurricane season, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through the end of the fiscal ye
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Delaware Symphony ends season with cinematic flair
The Delaware Symphony Ochestra’s “Roman Hollywood” starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington.
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Philadelphia Orchestra begins concert tour of China as Trump’s trade war escalates
Over 10 years, the Fabulous Philadelphians have built strong cultural ties with China. With trade diplomacy hitting a low note, will that good will dissipate?
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Listen 1:21Profs and Pints brings lectures to thirsty students, revenue to academics
Profs and Pints brings lectures out of the halls of academia and into the mainstream for casual students to share a beer and share in knowledge.
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Listen 2:18Camden boosters hold invite-only defense of tax breaks in county building
Camden is in the middle of a feud between Gov. Phil Murphy and South Jersey Democrats over how the state gives out lucrative tax breaks.
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Implosion of former Bethlehem Steel HQ highlights changing face of the Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem Steel built a skyscraper in the 1970s, just ahead of the industry's collapse. The tower sat mostly vacant for a decade, but the city found other ways to revitalize.
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Listen 4:38I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102
His designs added elegance to landscapes worldwide with their powerful geometric shapes and grand spaces.
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