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The allure and dangers of exploring Philly’s decaying beauty
6 years ago
Listen 4:23Brandywine Valley SPCA wins bid for rescue and rehab facility
The Brandywine Valley SPCA was the winning bidder at an auction for a huge, vacant facility in southern Delaware.
6 years ago
Civil rights leader Dorothy Cotton dies at 88
Dorothy Cotton, a leader in the civil rights movement who educated thousands of African-Americans about their rights and the power of organizing, has died at 88.
6 years ago
The end of net neutrality: Will users notice their missing internet freedom?
The rules protecting internet freedom disappeared June 11.
6 years ago
Philadelphia plans memorial for historic Bethel Burying Ground
Started in 1810 by Richard Allen, the founder of Mother Bethel AME Church, the cemetery was located in what was then known as Southwark Township — a majority-black community.
6 years ago
Black athletes becoming targets instead of heroes
After failing to defeat poverty, drugs and terrorism, America has decided to fight an enemy we can plainly see — black guys who can punt, pass kick, or dribble.
6 years ago
Being shut out of World Cup stings, but U.S. fans have goal of hosting in 2026
For U.S. soccer fans, not being a part of the world’s most watched sporting event — which occurs only once every four years — is like Santa Claus not showing up on Christmas.
6 years ago
Philly region’s Korean community greets summit with high hopes, low expectations
Many people died waiting for diplomacy to reunite their families. Against that backdrop, any talks between North Korea and the U.S. can be seen as positive.
6 years ago
Listen 3:03Philly students take steps to demand action on gun violence
Annual demonstration brings hundreds of young people to Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to call for changes in gun laws.
6 years ago
Listen 1:52NewsWorks Tonight, June 11, 2018
Air Date: June 11, 2018
Listen 22:06Philadelphia man’s racial profiling charge prompts Lowe’s to suspend receipt-checking practice
6 years ago
Invasive jellyfish with powerful sting found in another N.J. river
A tiny invasive jellyfish that packs a powerful sting has been found in a second Jersey Shore river since May.
6 years ago
New Wilmington crime mapping tool aims at improving transparency
The city of Wilmington has launched an online crime mapping program aimed at improving transparency, and the police department’s interaction with the public.
6 years ago
Poll: Americans want more of what journalists want to report
There's substantial agreement on what Americans want from the news media and what journalists want to report
6 years ago
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Juan Barros over Chilean Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a controversial figure at the center of Chile's child sex abuse scandal along with two other bishops, according to the Vatican
6 years ago