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NewsWorks Tonight 1 year on — how are we doing?
On May 16, 2012, NewsWorks Tonight, our daily local news show on WHYY, will reach its first anniversary. How are we doing so far? Give us ...
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$17 million settlement reached in deadly duck boat accident
A $17 million settlement has ended the civil case stemming from the fatal 2010 duck boat accident in Philadelphia. Two Hungarian t ...
14 years ago
Measure on health-care costs meets some resistance in N.J.
Some provisions of a measure intended to clarify for New Jersey residents whether medical care is covered in their insurance network plan ...
14 years ago
Pa. bill allowing consumers to opt out of smart meters could mean added costs
A plan allowing consumers to opt out of smart-metering systems has been proposed in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. A 2008 ...
14 years ago
In Delaware, new tool allows parents to assess kids’ developmental milestones online
Delaware officials want more children to be screened for developmental delays — and they are making an online tool available to ped ...
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In trial with the state, Chester Upland official anticipates $11 million deficit
Chester Upland School District CFO Robert Bruchak got right down to business this morning in the district’s trial with the Pennsylv ...
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What should docs know about treating older patients?
America’s 78 million baby boomers are turning 65 at a rate of one every 10 seconds. Many experts warn that the country’s hea ...
14 years ago
Hansberry Garden to host Mother’s Day Eve flea market and plant sale
This Saturday, the Hansberry Garden and Nature Center will host an event featuring the sales of both plants and baked goods along with a ...
14 years ago
Dead Sea Scrolls make stop in Philadelphia
The Dead Sea Scrolls are now in Philadelphia. The ancient texts, written in Hebrew on parchment and stored in clay jars for two millennia ...
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TV doctor brings 15-minute physicals to Philly
How much can you learn about your health in 15 minutes? Cholesterol and blood glucose levels, blood pressure and waist size measur ...
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West Mt. Airy Neighbors hopes to recruit renters as new members
The West Mt. Airy Neighbor’s (WMAN) are clawing their way up in their fight to eliminate deficit,but membership goals still remain ...
14 years ago
Fast moving fire kills Delaware woman and her pet
A fast moving fire has killed a 62 year old Odessa woman and one of her three dogs Tuesday night. The Middletown Transcr ...
14 years ago
Corbett willing to negotiate on Pa. Senate plan to spend more on higher ed
A day after Pennsylvania’s Senate began advancing its own budget plan, Gov. Tom Corbett said he’s treating the chamber’ ...
14 years ago
Philly software project to implement lobbyist disclosure law crashes
UPDATED: Noon, Thursday, May 10th. After paying $227,000 to a national consulting firm, the city of Philadelphia has decided to sc ...
14 years ago
Life in prison plus additional time for waitress’ convicted killer
A jury today found 20-year-old Donte Johnson guilty of the rape and murder of Sabina Rose O’Donnell in 2010. He was immediately sen ...
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