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Saadya Elliott Dixon attended the Harper’s Heart event at Kingswood with her daughters, Sariyah, who is 3 years old, and Samiyah. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
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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.

6 years ago

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Regional 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

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Bishop Benjamin Peterson Jr. (left) leads Sunday morning services outside of the damaged Greater Bible Way Temple on Sept. 1, 2019. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
Philadelphia
Religion

At 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.

6 years ago

Jasmine Cho's cookie portrait of Afong Moy, who is often cited as the first Chinese woman to step foot in the United States. Beginning in the 1830s, Moy was put on display before crowds as a curiosity. (Jasmine Cho)
NPR

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.

6 years ago

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Business
Food & Drink
New Jersey

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

6 years ago

In this image made from video provided by Dustin Fawcett, police officers guard on a street in Odessa, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Police said there are
Public Safety

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.

6 years ago

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NPR
History

What do you call the ‘anniversary’ of a disaster?

It's been 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were brought to Virginia. But don't call this month an "anniversary."

6 years ago

School buses are seen in a file photo.
K-12
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. seeking schools for delayed start time pilot program

Sleep experts say teens should start school later. New Jersey is seeking high schools to test it in real life.

6 years ago

Jai Gordon (left) and three other trainers from GymRatz Athletics: Neyo Harrison, Unique Harrison and Nicole Carter COURTESY GYMRATZ ATHLETICS
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

West Philly neighborhood gets sleek new fitness center, thanks to cop who gives back

GymRatz Athletics opens Sept 1. in Cobbs Creek.

6 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Parkway service area at the Shore to close for a complete rebuild

A Garden State Parkway service area in Ocean County will close shortly after Labor Day to make way for demolition and the construction of a new facility.

6 years ago

Front-of-house expert Martin Cugine and chef Brad Spence outside Angelo's in South Philly (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

One of Philly’s best chefs is selling Bourdain paintings at a ‘7 Parms’ feast

The Upstairs at Angelo’s dinner will feature artwork and food by former Amis partner Brad Spence.

6 years ago

Maura McGlensey, 6, of Clifton Heights, plays with a Slinky during the dedication ceremony of a historical marker commemorating the manufacture of the popular toy at James Industries in Clifton Heights. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Business
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Pennsylvania

A Spring! A Spring! A marvelous thing! Delco hometown honors its Slinky

Born on the water in Philadelphia, the Slinky was developed by one of the first great women of the American toy industry.

6 years ago

Al Duncan of Malvern, a member of the Chester County Vietnam Veterans of America, salutes after placing the remains of Eugene Gorski in a niche at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
History
Military
Pennsylvania

‘Finally at rest’: Unclaimed veterans buried with help from a former coroner’s office intern and reporters

It’s hard to prove military service for unclaimed bodies, one intern and two reporters helped vets get a proper burial.

6 years ago

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South Seaside Park in August 2014. (Justin Auciello for WHYY)
Down the Shore
New Jersey
Outdoors

A mainly pleasant Labor Day weekend ahead at the Shore

The unofficial end to the summer tourism season at the Jersey Shore will be mainly a nice one. 

6 years ago

Oyster Creek Generating Station in Forked River. (Exelon Corporation, file)
Energy
New Jersey
Public Safety

Residents skeptical of plans to dismantle Oyster Creek nuclear plant

Residents mistrust Holtec’s assertion it can decommission the Oyster Creek site in 8 years, as opposed to the 60 years proposed by the previous owner.

6 years ago

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