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You can thank the Great Recession for 2019’s Christmas tree shortage
This is the third year farms have fewer trees to sell because they planted fewer during the recession. Ten and 12-foot trees are the most scarce.
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Iconic clown sign at now-demolished Shore drive-in to be preserved
Officials say a clown sign that has smiled on motorists at a now-demolished New Jersey drive-in for two-thirds of a century will be preserved.
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At least 11 people shot in New Orleans’ French Quarter
Eleven people were shot in New Orleans' French Quarter early Sunday morning, according to police.
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Possibility of female deacons gives some catholics hope
Elsie McGrath is an unlikely renegade. For much of her life, the 81-year-old tried to avoid confrontation and follow the rules.
6 years ago
At North Philly community gun violence summit, going ‘beyond a conversation’
“Gun Violence: Beyond a Conversation” — an all-day summit at Canaan Baptist Church in Germantown focused on how to build a coalition to prevent more tragedies in Philadelphia
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TikTok unblocks N.J. teen who posted on China’s Muslims
Chinese-owned video app TikTok says it has unblocked a U.S. teenager and restored her viral video condemning China’s treatment of its Muslim minority.
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Where to shop local in Philly on Small Business Saturday
13 destinations where your spending goes even further to support the community.
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Pa. residents brace for Trump administration’s proposed cuts to food stamps
Pennsylvania is among the states that would be especially hurt because utility costs are significantly higher than the national average.
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Listen 1:43Predatory lending, redlining, gentrification, and the American homeowner
The financial collapse of 2008 led to many Americans losing their homes, while others profited. Today, unfair lending practices continue to benefit well-connected investors.
Air Date: November 29, 2019
Listen 49:45Unequal Justice works to uncover Delaware’s hidden history of racial violence
A statewide effort will explore the history of racial violence in Delaware, which allowed slavery despite remaining in the Union during the Civil War.
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Coast Guard searches for kite surfer seen drifting out to sea off N.J.
The Coast Guard is searching for a kite surfer off Cape May County Thursday evening, authorities said.
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Unrivaled team of investigative reporters to hold the powerful to account in Pa. capital
Today, we’re excited to announce an expansion of our reach throughout the Philadelphia region through a new partnership with WHYY.
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Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include the holiday on display, a star-studded concert and African dance.
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N.J. will require all drunk driving offenders to install ignition interlocks
A New Jersey law taking effect Sunday will require all drunk driving offenders to install an ignition interlock in their cars.
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Cape May County’s Wildwood Crest announced its volunteer snow removal program on Tuesday. Officials say volunteers will help residents that do not have assistance.
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