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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.
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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.

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AFSCME District Council 33 called for its members to approve the contract that was far below what it sought during the eight-day strike.

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Philadelphia senior companions help aging adults combat loneliness with friendship and support

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with seniors who are aging in place.

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Willingboro residents worry proposed library relocation could shrink services

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Sculpture

Kensington’s Peace Park opens with new Mural Arts sculpture made from disassembled firearms

The park’s centerpiece is its Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture featuring disassembled weapons collected during gun buyback events in 2024.

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Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Transportation
6abc

Pilot killed after small plane crashes near Lancaster Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed in a field moments after taking off from the Lancaster County airport.

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Pennsylvania
Sports

Esports are taking off. YMCAs in Philadelphia’s suburbs want to join in on the fun

The Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester is hoping to win over young gamers and their parents with an esports lab that uses human proctors and AI monitoring.

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‘Nasty Casty’ look-alikes show up — shirts unbuttoned, flashing their chains — for contest

The Fringe Bar field included a 9-year old, though his 5 o’clock shadow was perhaps drawn on.

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Home & Family
New Jersey

Burlington County, N.J. teams up with 2 nonprofits to expand food delivery to older residents

Officials say the new partnership with local nonprofits will look to address federal funding cuts for food assistance programs passed in the “big, beautiful bill.”

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Billy Penn

Activists rally in Philadelphia following ICE arrest outside courthouse

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Preservation
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