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Delaware National Guard steps in to help fight drug trafficking, addiction
The guard provides resources — such as training and transportation — to law enforcement agencies across the state in their efforts to tackle drug trafficking.
6 years ago
Listen 1:55Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability
Victims have turned out in droves on the sidelines of the summit to demand greater accountability from the church.
6 years ago
Jussie Smollett’s act of betrayal
When Jussie Smollett alleged he was attacked because of his race and sexual orientation, the story didn’t make me angry. It made me numb. But a lot has changed in three weeks.
6 years ago
Oscars 2019: Beyond the stats, why diversity matters
With the Academy Awards approaching, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released its most recent report on diversity in Hollywood.
6 years ago
Growing marijuana industry struggles to attract employees of color
Massachusetts wants to give people of color a leg-up in the legal marijuana industry but is off to a very slow start. Next to no black or Latino candidates have applied.
6 years ago
Smollett reactions epitomize polarized state of U.S. politics
The case seemed to inflame political tensions even more while creating potentially damaging consequences for genuine hate crime victims in the future.
6 years ago
Italian law helps bishops dodge investigation, abuse victims say
Only one pedophile priest is now in prison, out of 144 convictions in the last 10 years.
6 years ago
Offshore wind company considers using Shore power plants for energy distribution
A Danish offshore wind company is considering adaptively reusing two New Jersey power plants set to be decommissioned.
6 years ago
Pa. survivors demand action, but fear inertia at Vatican summit on sex abuse
Representatives from Pennsylvania attending the February meeting with bishops hope to get support for extending the statute of limitations and more transparency.
6 years ago
Philly first assistant district attorney devoted to keeping kids out of criminal justice system
Robert Listenbee Jr., a former official in the Obama administration, works to keep kids out of the criminal justice system through rehabilitation.
6 years ago
Music, food, festivals and a return to boxing on Broad Street
Musicians with ties to the region take the stage, East Passyunk welcomes restaurant week, and craft beers are on the menu in Kennett Square this week.
6 years ago
Listen 3:32Hate groups in N.J. and nationally on the rise
‘Intellectual white supremacists’ are trying to go after young, college-educated white men, one security analyst says of the rising profile of hate groups in New Jersey.
6 years ago
Delaware archaeologists find African-American graves that may date to Civil War
The tombstone of an African-American Civil War soldier — and possible graves of family members — have been discovered in Frankford, Delaware.
6 years ago
Listen 1:19Wintry weather forecast spurs commercial travel restriction on numerous N.J. highways
A commercial travel restriction will go into effect at 9 a.m. Wednesday on numerous highways throughout New Jersey due to impending snowfall, authorities said.
6 years ago
Philadelphia police recruits get up-close tour of Kensington neighborhood
The Philadelphia Police Academy’s new class visited the epicenter of the city’s opioid crisis. Officers told them to be open to unconventional solutions.
6 years ago
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