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10 places the #phillybear is probably hiding
A black bear has been traipsing around Philadelphia for at least a few days now. It’s been spotted in East Falls, Roxborough and Andorra.
5 years ago
U.S. Catholic Bishops approve measures to police themselves
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to implement several measures following last year's sweeping Pa. grand jury report on clergy sex abuse.
5 years ago
Sandy Hook cancels summer concert series after piping plover nest discovered
Federal officials say they've canceled an annual summer concert series at Sandy Hook after the discovering of a piping plover nest.
5 years ago
Philly mourns the loss of broadcast pioneer Lew Klein, 91
The Temple college namesake spent a lifetime making waves in media.
5 years ago
Philly launched a program to put homeless people to work. Here’s what happened.
The Same Day Work program — developed by Mural Arts with the Scattergood Foundation and MHP, and funded by private philanthropy — is eight weeks into a two-year pilot.
5 years ago
Environmentalists call for full fracking ban in the Delaware River watershed
A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the multistate agency that oversees the Delaware River watershed to ban fracking and related activities.
5 years ago
WHYY forum on leadership draws diverse voices in Wilmington
Delaware labor secretary Cerron Cade kicked off a two-hour WHYY civic engagement event Wednesday night at the Delaware History Museum in Wilmington.
5 years ago
Juneteenth, Caribbean culture and Father’s Day
This week, our picks to celebrate Father's Day and more.
5 years ago
Listen 4:40Swimmers beware: High risk of N.J. rip currents Thursday
Anyone entering the ocean Thursday could face potentially life-threatening conditions, forecasters warn.
5 years ago
Philly senior citizens compete in Olympics-style games for medals — and social connection
Participants say the annual Philly Senior Games give them a chance to flex their mental and physical muscles, and to stay socially connected.
5 years ago
Listen 1:46Philly refinery fire under investigation; pollution impact unclear
Air quality experts say the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery fire released enough particulate matter to affect neighbors.
5 years ago
2 N.J. beaches under advisory after tests find higher than acceptable bacteria levels
Two New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories issued Tuesday afternoon, state officials said.
5 years ago
SEPTA nods to customer feedback, reduces Key Card minimum load to $1
SEPTA riders no longer need $5 to add a boost to their Key Card travel wallet.The minimum farecard load has been reduced to $1.
5 years ago
Having hard conversations with children about race and difference
Current research indicates that children as young as 2 years old show awareness of racial differences and may express racial prejudice by age 4.
5 years ago
N.J. bill would grant veterans, active duty military free access to state beaches
A bill pending in the New Jersey legislature would allow veterans and active duty military personnel free access to the state's parks, forests, and beaches.
5 years ago