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Store reopens at Wilmington corner where six were shot; for now, it’s more peaceful
\Wilmington’s police chief shut down Bill’s Deli Market after six were wounded. Days later, they reopened. Some in the neighborhood say the climate has improved.
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Listen 1:52New pro-Kenney super PAC in Philly mayor’s race
A second super PAC supporting Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has emerged in a mayor’s race in which all TV advertising is from independent groups
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‘Sextortion’ bill would criminalize sexual coercion in Pa.
Ten other states have criminalized sexual extortion within the past two years.
8 years ago
The hardball constitutional crisis has arrived
This brass-knuckled president is veritably daring Congress to impeach him.
8 years ago
Delaware Art Museum works to diversify its collection
Two-thirds of the Delaware Art Museum’s purchases in 2018 were created by women or artists of color. It’s part of an museum initiative to better reflect the community.
8 years ago
Ecstatic Prince Harry says Meghan has ‘healthy’ baby boy
A beaming Prince Harry said his wife Meghan gave birth to a baby boy early Monday morning.
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Diversity and tolerance highlighted in Delaware Theatre Co.’s ‘Honk!’
Delaware Theatre Company’s “Honk! The Ugly Duckling Musical” is heartwarming entertainment for anyone who has ever felt like a square peg in a round-hole world.
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Now in high school, Philly girls revisit earlier kindness, donating tampons, other items
Sasha Mannino and Iris Peron-Ames, both 15 now and living in Fairmount — started a second collection of tampons and other toiletries, this time at their high school.
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Kenney a no-show at Black Women’s Leadership event
Four African-American women’s groups sponsored a candidates forum, hoping to hear Kenney’s plans for a second term. They felt snubbed when he didn’t show.
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Kids of first responders find calm, security in the company of horses
Horses help ease the anxiety of kids worried about firefighter and paramedic parents. As they learn to feed, groom and care for the horses they also learn to let go of stress.
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Listen 3:46West Chester professor wants to be a voice (coach) for teachers
More than half of teachers say they’ve had some sort of voice disorder during their career. A West Chester professor is working to help them.
8 years ago
Listen 2:33Jefferson’s autism-friendly initiative aims to make health care better for everyone
A Jefferson initiative aims to make patient care more accommodating. It offers noise-canceling headphones, chairs that rock, and ‘fidgets’ to occupy hands.
8 years ago
Education head DeVos: Polarizing but enduring Cabinet member
While the White House focuses on issues such as immigration and the economy, DeVos has been free to continue her push for school choice.
8 years ago
Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino is finally making money
A perennially challenged Atlantic City casino will finally turn a profit this month and chart the way forward under the ownership of a New York hedge fund.
8 years ago
Trump taps ex-Obama border patrol chief as ICE Director
President Donald Trump is tapping a former border patrol chief who served in the Obama administration to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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