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8 arrested after investigation into 43 gang-related shootings in Philly
Members of two violent gangs were arrested by a joint task force of more than 100 officers who fanned out through South Philadelphia, especially in Grays Ferry.
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57 years ago today, the ‘Ash Wednesday’ nor’easter was lashing N.J.
The Jersey Shore was in the grips of one of the most powerful storms to hit the state in recorded history 57 years ago today.
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Three Mile Island accounts for 10 to 15 percent of the annual revenue at Roberto’s Pizza & Subs in Middletown.
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New Orleans expats and enthusiasts celebrate Mardi Gras in Philly
Creole restaurant Acadia brings a slice of the Big Easy to Philadelphia.
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Listen 2:13Juggling by faith: Montco seminary wants to help pastors balance work and family
Missio Seminary in Montgomery County is launching a new program to help pastors manage the stress that can lead to burnout.
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Listen 4:094 things to know about Ash Wednesday
For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is commemorated during a season of preparation called Lent. The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday.
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Counterterror police examine 3 explosive devices in London
Britain's counterterrorism police are investigating after three padded mailing bags containing small explosive devices were found near major transport hubs in London.
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$6.3M raised for Tree of Life synagogue families, survivors
A $6.3 million fund established after the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will primarily be split among the families of the dead and survivors.
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At Northeast Philly bakery, fastnachts are a tasty tradition
Haegele’s Bakery only serves these lightly fried, diamond-shaped doughnuts, dusted with cinnamon or powdered sugar, two days of the year.
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Listen 1:56EcoWURD wants to connect black Philadelphians to green economy
EcoWURD is a multimedia environmental justice journalism initiative exploring the intersection of race, income & the environment.
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Australian florist crowned world champion at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Over the three days, the competitors, including florists from Europe, Asia, Russia, and America, faced off in six rounds in hopes of winning a $17,000 prize.
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Listen 3:14Philadelphia saw a 12% increase in homicides last year since 2017. We talk about the epidemic of gun violence and what the city is doing to stem the crisis.
Air Date: March 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Impending storm spurs N.J. commercial travel ban
New Jersey officials enacted a commercial travel ban Sunday afternoon ahead of a storm that is likely to drop several inches of snow across a majority of the state.
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Philly region spared the worst of the snowstorm
The biggest snow came in the Berks Lehigh region
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NWS: ‘Hazardous’ Monday morning rush hour likely for portions of the Shore
The season's most significant snowfall for a portion of the Jersey Shore is ahead later Sunday through Monday morning, forecasters say.
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