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Reclaiming the bodies of children who died at Carlisle Indian School
About 180 children died at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Over 100 years later, tribes are reclaiming their bodies and bringing them home.
Air Date: September 5, 2019
Listen 12:10Coast Guard rescues woman from cruise ship off N.J.
The U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of a 39-year-old woman who fell ill on a cruise ship off New Jersey Sunday evening.
5 years ago
Pets escaping Hurricane Dorian’s path find shelter in Delaware
Three hundred and fifty cats and dogs evacuate shelters near the Carolina coast to escape Hurricane Dorian and to make space for new animals that may be displaced.
5 years ago
99 problems and the mail is one: USPS delivery problems spike in Philly neighborhoods
An audit in 2016 found chronic mismanagement at the city’s main postal center.
5 years ago
Hurricane Dorian will pass "well offshore" from the New Jersey region later this week, forecasters say.
5 years ago
Youse millennials are killing the Philly accent
Yo, Philadelphia’s trademark accent is more than just “jawn” and “youse guys.” What makes a Philly accent distinctive, and how are millennials killing it?
Air Date: September 3, 2019
Listen 13:16Thousands of Philly union members rally on the waterfront for Labor Day
Philadelphia union members marched for Labor Day at the Philadelphia waterfront at a time when many say organized labor is under attack.
5 years ago
State game officers partner with vets to battle degenerative deer disease
Incidence of chronic wasting disease is thought to be increasing in Pennsylvania.
5 years ago
Recovery mission continues for teen swimmer off N.J. beach
A recovery operation continues for a 15-year-old youth who went missing while swimming at a New Jersey beach.
5 years ago
Helping new mothers ‘get everything they need for their kids’
Giovanna Andrews received help with basic baby items when she was pregnant. Now, she’s paying it forward with her charity, Harper’s Heart.
5 years ago
Listen 3:47Regional Roundup Labor Day special
Today on the Regional Roundup Labor Day special, we bring you three stories about the biggest, best, and worthwhile destinations in the Philadelphia region.
Air Date: September 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00At burned West Philly church: ‘All I want for Christmas is a roof on God’s house’
After a devastating fire, the congregation of Greater Bible Way Temple worshipped outside and pledged to rebuild by spring.
5 years ago
Cookie artist teaches edible lessons in Asian-American history
Jasmine Cho makes cookie portraits of people who were denied U.S. citizenship on the basis of race in a landmark case. Her goal: to make social justice lessons more palatable.
5 years ago
Road signs point to wine: New effort boosts visibility of N.J. vineyards
The Viticulture Trail Sign Program will be an effort to boost the profile of the state’s wine industry by constructing more road signs that point motorists to nearby vineyards
5 years ago
Police: 7 killed, 22 injured in West Texas shooting rampage
Midland police said at least one suspect was shot and killed near the Cinergy movie theater in Odessa.
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