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Wilmington shooting, homicide rates plummet
The number of shooting victims fell 60 percent from 2017 to 2018 in Wilmington. The police chief cites use of real-time crime data and better relations with residents.
6 years ago
Delaware’s new Route 301 highway offers alternate to I-95
The new Route 301 highway cuts congestion and travel time around Middletown, Delaware, and helps speed commuters and truck traffic from Route 1 to the Maryland state line.
6 years ago
Suspect in death of South Philly dog walker held on manslaughter charge
A Philadelphia resident police say threw the punch that led to the death of man walking his dog has turned himself in to police.
6 years ago
Humanitarian experts debate Trump’s use of the term ‘humanitarian crisis’
Some in the global aid community are outraged that Trump used the term "humanitarian" to describe the crisis without pledging any action to alleviate the suffering.
6 years ago
Inside Esperanza’s ‘asset-building’ development strategy in Hunting Park
The $18 million project is a marker of the organization’s long-term asset-building strategy for Hunting Park, said Rev. Luis Cortés, Esperanza’s founder, president and CEO.
6 years ago
Lack of funding continues to pose challenges for expanding broadband access in Pa.
Advocates for rural Pennsylvania say expanding high speed broadband access is a priority in 2019, but funding for infrastructure continues to be a challenge.
6 years ago
Take your pick of ‘Beautiful’ music, art, photography and restaurants
Toast to Walt Whitman, spend the night at the Penn Museum, or dine out on a budget this week.
6 years ago
Listen 4:19Wounded and waiting: Why many gunshot survivors don’t get the help they need
For survivors of gun violence, long-term help in overcoming new physical and financial challenges is not always easy to find after leaving the hospital.
Air Date: January 10, 2019
Listen 14:08Camden priest retires amid renewed abuse allegations
The allegation came to light once again after a recent independent review of personnel files by a law firm.
6 years ago
Listen 1:29Safehouse hires leader to open Philly’s supervised injection site
Safehouse, the Philadelphia nonprofit planning to open what may be the country’s first supervised injection site, has hired an executive director.
6 years ago
At Pa. Farm Show and beyond, women are forging a path into agriculture
The 2012 census showed 30 percent of farmers were women and just 14 percent of farms were primarily run by women.
6 years ago
NWS: ‘Blockbuster’ weekend snowstorm unlikely at Shore
Those desperate for a major snowstorm at the Jersey Shore will likely have to remain patient, forecasters say.
6 years ago
‘Double doink’ and other miracles: Is the Eagles’ playoff run divine intervention?
With the unflappable Nick Foles under center, it feels like Eagles have been touched by angels this season. But can divine intervention get the Birds past Saints Sunday?
Air Date: January 9, 2019
Listen 14:00As winter sets in and seals arrive at N.J. beaches, experts say to stay away
A Jersey Shore marine mammal organization is warning the public to keep a distance from the recent arrivals at area beaches: resting seals.
6 years ago
In newly found audio, a forgotten Civil Rights leader says coming out ‘was an absolute necessity’
Bayard Rustin was an adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. and the organizer behind the 1963 March on Washington.
6 years ago