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Community members shared suggestions at a panel discussion on anti-violence funding.
5 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.
5 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.
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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.
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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.
5 years ago
Legal marijuana: can NJ navigate a totally new industry? And, there's a 3rd party gaining traction in PA that plans to oust local establishment politicians.
Air Date: August 23, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15How to break into the FBI: 50 years later, Media burglars get local honors
The confidential files they stole in 1971 revealed widespread surveillance of the American public and the FBI’s infamous COINTELPRO operation.
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Listen 6:30Facebook’s most viewed article in early 2021 raised doubt about COVID vaccine
A news story suggesting the COVID-19 vaccine may have been involved in a doctor's death was the most viewed link on Facebook in the U.S. in the first three months of the year.
5 years ago
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
As re-openings across the country are threatened by a rise in COVID-19 cases, pop-up creators and hosts are asking, “What next?”
5 years ago
Haiti raises earthquake death toll, passes 2,200
Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said Sunday that the toll from this month's magnitude 7.2 earthquake has grown to 2,207, with 344 people still missing.
5 years ago
16-year-old lifeguard dies after injury in Cape May, N.J.
The 16-year-old lifeguard who was injured while on duty Thursday in Cape May has died, according to officials.
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