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Coast Guard saves boat with 2 fishermen aboard from sinking off N.J. coast
Officials say two men were aboard the 28-foot boat, dubbed "Trouble Maker," for a day of fishing when water began filtering into the vessel from a leak.
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Who’s filling the local news void in Philly’s suburbs?
As local newspapers Philly suburbs continue to shrink, dozens of scrappy, new media startups have risen to fill the gaps in coverage. What that means for your community.
Air Date: June 27, 2019
Listen 12:43South Philly refinery damaged by fire will close, city says; union calls layoffs a ‘disgrace’
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney said he learned from Philadelphia Energy Solutions officials that its South Philly refinery will shut down next month.
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The move coincides with the first major update on the emergency response to the opioid crisis since the last homeless encampment was closed in Kensington.
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Two men critically injured in West Philly balcony collapse
It wasn’t immediately known why the men were on the landing or why the fire escape collapsed.
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Philadelphia working to help homeless find day work with immediate pay
Philadelphia officials are trying a new approach to aggressive panhandling and interacting with people experiencing homelessness in general.
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Ed Hipp, Philly turkey bacon seller nets deal from Walmart
Ed Hipp is gearing up to sell his turkey bacon in local Walmart stores.
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Historical marker dedicated to George White, thanks to Delaware teen’s efforts
Thanks to Savannah Shepherd, a new historical marker memorializes the only documented lynching in Delaware.
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Young and undocumented in Philly: How teens are finding support and community
Being in a new country, learning a new culture and language — it’s a lot to digest. At three Philly schools, students approach things as a group.
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Listen 4:554 border deaths in Texas could be a preview of the summer
Two babies, a toddler and a woman were found dead near the U.S.-Mexican border, overcome by the sweltering heat in a glimpse of what could lie ahead this summer.
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Camden Puerto Rican parade passes tradition to a new generation
Camden's San Juan Bautista Parade and Festival continues its annual tradition on the waterfront.
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This week: The latest in the battle over the Millionaire's Tax in New Jersey, what were conditions at the oil refinery that exploded Friday, Philadelphia's violent weekend.
Air Date: June 24, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Two Philly-area stars will play for Atlanta Hawks
De’Andre Hunter and Cameron Reddish competed against each other in high school and college. Now, they’ll suit up for the same pro squad.
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Should I stay? In wake of refinery explosion, neighbors reconsider living so close to a hazard
Neighbors say that, even before the fire, the refinery’s foul smells and smog made the air impossible to breathe on hot summer days.
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Philly pools are open for summer — with many offerings for kids
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell talks about the important role public pools play in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
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