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Almost 2 weeks after the quake, aid is just getting to some remote towns in Haiti
The magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed more than 2,000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in Haiti's southern peninsula. Recovery efforts have been slow.
4 years ago
US officials: 11 Marines and medic killed in Afghanistan
Western nations had warned of a possible attack on Kabul’s airport in the waning days of the massive evacuation efforts.
4 years ago
Investigators also looked at museum best practices, and offered cultural competency recommendations for the future.
4 years ago
Why Philly keeps a billion-dollar open-air drug market contained in Kensington
The containment of Kensington’s drug market demonstrates the systematic racism that plagues Philadelphia, Eduardo Esquivel writes.
4 years ago
New Jersey receiving Afghan refugees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
The goal is to resettle Afghans arriving in the state after landing in Virginia as soon as possible, a State Department spokesperson says.
4 years ago
Neighbors and Newsroom Summit: A how-to on pitching the news media
WHYY’s Assistant News Director Katie Colaneri joins a panel of local editors and journalists for a conversation about the best ways to pitch the news media.
4 years ago
Community members shared suggestions at a panel discussion on anti-violence funding.
4 years ago
Ban on bird-feeding lifted after mysterious disease abates
The advisory imposed earlier this summer sought to protect songbirds from an unknown ailment. It’s still not clear what was causing the bird deaths.
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The Paralympics are getting a higher profile and have more athletes than ever
Here's a look at the records and other "firsts" happening in this year's Games, which officially opened on Tuesday and run through Sept. 5.
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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80
Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”
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Michelle Bachelet urged the Human Rights Council to take “bold and vigorous action” to monitor the rights situation in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's takeover.
4 years ago
Here’s what Philly experts say you can do to actually combat climate change
First step: Don’t give up!
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New Jersey ready to provide safe harbor for Afghan refugees
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will be one of four U.S. military installations that will shelter refugees from Afghanistan.
4 years ago
A pilgrimage to meet Germany’s last beer-brewing nun
Sister Doris has strong opinions about her beer and when people should drink it. In short: Always, especially during the 40-day penance period leading up to Easter.
4 years ago
Fuel tank ignites at Hilco site, drawing 100 firefighters to former PES refinery in South Philly
Blow torches being used to demolish at the former PES refinery in South Philadelphia are thought to have ignited the fire, which was brought under control within four hours.
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