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‘Mixed emotions’: U.S. strikes in Venezuela, capture of Maduro leave Philly region conflicted
Delaware Valley activists and lawmakers see potential for justice and danger following the U.S. military action.
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What we know about a U.S. strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro and what comes next
The operation, conducted early Saturday, has left Venezuela in turmoil, with its leadership uncertain and the impact on its military still unclear.
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A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well
The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.
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Listen 1:13Para muchos estudiantes, el miedo a la inmigración no se limita a casa. Educadores e investigadores afirman que está transformando el aprendizaje y el bienestar.
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La falta de suministro de energía y los continuos aumentos de precios del gas y la electricidad este año han frustrado a los delawarenses.
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These Delaware teens are heading to Washington as Senate youth delegates
Sussex Central senior Rafael Farrera-Juarez and Newark Charter senior Sadie Polk will represent the state, highlighting civic action close to home.
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Listen 1:13Inside the program that helps kids in Philly’s foster system deal with trauma
Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.
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Listen 1:13First Day Hikes return to Delaware State Parks as visitors welcome 2026 outdoors
For many, the new-year tradition is about more than a walk in the park: it’s a reset for the year ahead.
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We call ourselves a “mighty” newsroom, and it suits us perfectly for what we accomplish each week in service to our audience.
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Mummers Parade 2026: Frigid winds delay string band competition, but the show must go on
America’s longest-running folk parade is marking its 125th year, coinciding with the start of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
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ACA health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Americans whose premiums are skyrocketing say lawmakers don’t understand what it’s really like to struggle to get by as health costs ratchet up with no relief.
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Foster care proved a perfect match for this New Jersey woman: ‘I needed to take care of someone’
Kathy Filippo has been fostering for 18 years. “When you're in my home, you're family,” she says.
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Listen 1:03Mummers stroll, David Bowie Week, Southern rock and more kick off 2026 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.
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New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island
Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.
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Homicides in Philadelphia drop to lowest level in 60 years
DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people.
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