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Coast Guard suspends search for Ocean County man last spotted in rowboat
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a man who went missing after taking his rowboat into a southern New Jersey waterway before strong storms swept through the area.
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In the age of social distancing, Quakers have quickly adapted to online worship
In the last month, many things once deemed impossible have suddenly become imaginable. That’s certainly true for the Religious Society of Friends.
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Bootsie Barnes, legendary Philadelphia jazz saxophonist, dies at 82
An icon in the Philly jazz scene, he grew up in West Philly, making a name for himself in the 1950's playing alongside the likes of legendary musicians such as Lee Morgan.
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Betsy Wyeth, widow and muse of Andrew Wyeth, dies at 98
Betsy James Wyeth, the widow, business manager and muse of painter Andrew Wyeth, has died at age 98.
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As we enter another week of self-isolation and social distancing, here's our latest Things To Do in the Philadelphia region, online edition.
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Listen 3:56Straight-line winds, not a tornado, caused damage at Jersey Shore, NWS says
A tornado was not responsible for the damage inflicted in an Ocean County municipality Tuesday, weather officials say.
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Give help, get help: Two new apps offer food delivery — and a chance to volunteer
For Philly and Your Neighbor Good are helping Philadelphians in need.
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How ‘Filthydelphia’ made Earth Day a thing
No, the Unicorn Killer did not found Earth Day. A look back at Philadelphia’s role in creating Earth Day and shaping the environmental movement.
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Listen 1:16Thousands without power after severe storm wallops Shore town
More than 14,000 residents at the Jersey Shore are without power after a severe thunderstorm line blasted through portions of the region on Tuesday afternoon.
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‘I’m just doing what I always do’: Trader Joe’s employee discusses being essential during COVID-19
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Trader Joe’s employee Adam Cohn about being an essential worker, and how that title shaped his life.
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Listen 5:04Tension over how to hold Pa.’s primary
Pa. Republicans are pushing back on calls for an all-mail-in primary to keep voters and poll workers safe — despite supporting recent efforts to expand vote-by-mail.
Air Date: April 21, 2020
Listen 15:50My young son wants to know when the “karma virus” is over. I wish I had answers for him.
Entering the second month of a stay-at-home order, Erin Seitz, a teacher and mother, aims to stay optimistic. It isn’t always easy.
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Elmo-led drumline cheers South Philly in viral video and stars in new documentary
“Mr. Y Not” highlights the optimism of Positive Movement Entertainment’s founder.
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‘Reality is hitting me in the face’: Asian Americans grapple with racism due to COVID-19
Rumors that the virus originated in China has placed undue stigma on Chinese Americans and other Americans of Asian descent, writes Rob Buscher.
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Philly hosted the first Earth Week 50 years ago. Today, we’re still fighting for our green spaces.
Fifty years ago this week, Philadelphia hosted the first Earth Week at Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau. The need for collective action continues.
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