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New Zealand mosque attacks spark outrage, fuel concern over Islamophobia
Muslim leaders said the mass shooting was evidence of a rising tide of violent Islamophobia.
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Spring’s almost here: Ospreys begin returning to the Jersey Shore
In recent days, ospreys, also known as fish hawks, were spotted in Ocean County and as far north as the Meadowlands.
8 years ago
N.J. offers $250k grant program to enhance coastal resilience planning
The Resilient NJ program seek to identify and implement innovative regional solutions to address coastal and river-related flooding.
8 years ago
Will whistle for work: Orchestra whistles tribute to Philly’s labor history
Temple art gallery has commissioned a UK artist to compose and assemble an orchestra of local whistlers in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Listen 3:36Under new chief, Wilmington police aim to win back community’s trust
With new strategies, Wilmington police are working to rebuild trust with the community. As that’s happened, violent crime has dropped dramatically.
8 years ago
Listen 5:26Students in Pa., N.J. skipping class to urge action on climate change
‘What’s the point of preparing for a future if you won’t have one?’ said Philly’s lead organizer, Sabirah Mahmud, 16.
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Report finds Kensington homeless encampments not just a symptom of opioid crisis
A survey included in the Penn study suggests that the Kensington encampments also reflected broader issues that lead to homelessness.
8 years ago
Delaware moves to give its Electoral College votes to the popular vote winner
A coalition of states are pushing to reward the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote with their Electoral College votes.
8 years ago
Far-reaching changes proposed for Delaware’s criminal justice system
Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined Delaware lawmakers to unveil a package of bills she calls “the boldest criminal justice reforms in modern state history.”
8 years ago
Philly honors rapper for work on criminal justice, declares Meek Mill Weekend
The rapper from Philadelphia has become well known for his efforts to improve the criminal justice system after his imprisonment for a parole violation.
8 years ago
Murphy says N.J. medical marijuana program added 25K patients
New Jersey's medical marijuana program has seen a 150 percent increase in the number of patients participating since Gov. Phil Murphy took office, the Democrat said Thursday.
8 years ago
Toomey votes to block Trump emergency declaration, calls it a ‘very dangerous precedent’
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania was among 12 Republicans voted to block President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration to fund expanding the wall.
8 years ago
Devon Still remains focused on the fight against cancer
Leah Still is nearing four years in remission and her father has become an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiration.
8 years ago
Philadelphia Council introduces bill to phase out soda tax
A bill introduced by City Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez at a City Council meeting on Thursday would gradually phase out a portion of the tax on sweetened beverages.
8 years ago
Millennials are $1 trillion in debt, but better at saving than previous generations
New findings from the New York Federal Reserve reveal that millennials have now racked up over $1 trillion of debt.
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