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Regional Roundup – 09/09/19

This week: an update on the closure of Hahnemann Hospital, Camden County School District superintendent Katrina McCombs, and monarch migration.

Air Date: September 9, 2019 10:00 am

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Backyard warriors ready for lanternfly egg-laying season — but experts say check the facts first

Pa. and N.J. residents are turning to online forums for help fighting the invasive species, but a spotted lanternfly expert urges them to check their facts first.

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Why some Amish are leaving Lancaster County

Lancaster County is home to the nation's largest Amish settlement. But even as the population continues to grow at a fast pace, some are choosing to leave.

Air Date: September 9, 2019

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Stephanie Sun, who serves on the Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, speaks with a breakout group during an Asian American/Pacific Islander town hall on the 2020 census on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
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2 out of 5 Asian Pacific American households in Pa. risk going uncounted in census

Asian community organizations are trying new approaches to reach people who are at risk of not being counted in the 2020 census.

6 years ago

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Gov. Wolf to take Tree of Life mezuzah to Holocaust memorials

Wolf said he will carry the ornate mezuzah and sign the victims' names in commemoration books at the Paneriai Holocaust Memorial.

6 years ago

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New store preps West Chester students on the spectrum for the working world

West Chester University’s new convenience store is one-of-a-kind. It gives workforce opportunities to students on the autism spectrum.

6 years ago

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Legendary Sixer Bobby Jones on his love for Philly — and its spaghetti

The “gentleman of the NBA” is being inducted into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame.

6 years ago

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City cracks down on unlicensed street artists during Made in America

Even if you just put out a tip jar without a permit, L&I can confiscate all your stuff.

6 years ago

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Beekeeping and brewmaking: Get to know the city’s apiary scene at the Philly Honey Festival

The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild held its first honey festival 10 years ago. Local beekeepers wanted to create a space to make bees more approachable.

6 years ago

John Lansing, the chief executive officer and director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, will become NPR's CEO in mid-October. (U.S. Agency for Global Media)
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NPR names veteran media executive John Lansing as its new CEO

John Lansing, a veteran government broadcast and cable television executive, has been selected by NPR's corporate board to succeed its current chief, Jarl Mohn.

6 years ago

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Major power outage impacts Cape May

Electricity in two Cape May County municipalities was knocked out entirely early Thursday evening.

6 years ago

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Detained, but not deterred

As a formerly incarcerated individual, I am determined to write the narrative instead of letting someone else write it about me.

6 years ago

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Philly’s oldest department store is getting into a ‘major situation’ with a hot local street artist

The Boyds x King Saladeen collab will benefit schools and cancer research.

6 years ago

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Lifeguards to protect Island Beach State Park through September

A guarded bathing area in Ocean County's Island Beach State Park will be open for long weekends throughout September.

6 years ago

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Malcolm Jenkins, the Eagles, and why the NFL still doesn’t have a policy on kneeling

Some fans say they love players’ commitment to social justice. Others want them to stick to sports.

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