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Fort DuPont redevelopment plans moving forward in Delaware City

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation that will help the state move forward with the redevelopment of Fort DuPont in Delaware Cit ...

12 years ago

 The Showboat casino is set to close Aug. 31. (Phil Gregory/for WHYY)

Three N.J. lawmakers move to delay casino closings

State lawmakers in the Atlantic City area want the New Jersey Casino Control Commission to delay the planned closings of two casinos. ...

12 years ago

 Supporters of Palestinians and Israel exchange barbs during a rally at Love Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Israeli, Palestinian supporters stage rallies in Philadelphia [photos]

As Israeli and Hamas forces continue to clash in the Middle East, dueling rallies faced off in Philadelphia Wednesday. Hundreds Is ...

12 years ago

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Federal highway official faces wire fraud charges

Wire fraud charges have been filed against a federal official accused of using a straw company to get grant funds that he also oversaw as ...

12 years ago

Money

Pa. snares online lenders charging interest rates as high as 169 percent

Some who took out  high-interest “payday” loans could see a refund after online lenders were caught charging rates up to ...

12 years ago

 A fireworks display in Seaside Heights in July 2014. (Photo: JSHN contributor  Gregory Hnath)
Down the Shore

Seaside Heights fireworks cancelled Wednesday evening due to high winds

Fireworks slated for Wednesday evening in Seaside Heights have been cancelled due to high winds, according to the Seaside Heights Busines ...

12 years ago

 Michal Furman of Bala Cynwyd, who returned from her birthright trip to Israel on July 15, attends a rally in support of Israel in Love Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly-area residents postpone trips to Israel, reflect on Mideast conflict

The Federal Aviation Administration has extended its suspension of all U.S.-based flights in and out of Israel as that country’s ar ...

12 years ago

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N.J. court to decide if leaving sleeping toddler in car for minutes is child abuse

The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a woman who was arrested on charges of child endangerment after leaving her 1 ...

12 years ago

 Nina Tinari, board chair of the Marian Anderson Award, and Mayor Michael Nutter announce this year's recipient: Jon Bon Jovi. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Marian Anderson Award going to Jon Bon Jovi

The Marian Anderson Award this year will go to Jon Bon Jovi. The annual award — given to an artist to acknowledge his or her ...

12 years ago

Down the Shore

Thunderstorms possible at the Jersey Shore Wednesday evening

Thunderstorms associated with a cold front are expected to track across New Jersey this evening, forecasters say. The activity wil ...

12 years ago

 (Photo: Josh Hallett via Flickr)
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State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint at PNC Bank Arts Center Friday night

Here’s your warning. ...

12 years ago

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Sniff test reveals ‘nocebo’ effect among asthmatics told odor is harmful

For many asthmatics, perfumes or other odors can trigger an attack. But just believing an odor is harmful can make breathing more di ...

12 years ago

Weekly Entertainment Guide – ‘Book of Mormon,’ Philadelphia Dance Day & Balloons!

Balloons, films, free Shakespeare, a Century in Art, a Night in Venice, festivals, concerts and more this week. Robin Bloom shares her pi ...

12 years ago

 An illustration of a graphene nanoribbon shaped by the beam of a transmission electron microscope. (Image courtesy of Robert Johnson)

Penn physicists probe atomic structure of graphene, computing’s next silicon

For the first time, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have been able to measure the performance of graphene while visualizing ...

12 years ago

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Pa. increases speed limit to 70 mph on parts of Turnpike

A chunk of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the central and eastern region of the state is switching this week to a 70-mph limit. &nbs ...

12 years ago

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