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Reading Terminal Market celebrates 125 years as melting pot of tastes, cultures
This year, as the iconic Reading Terminal Market turns 125 years old, it’s a great time to celebrate the Market’s role in the life of ...
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Knight Foundation, Lenfest Institute announce new $20M fund for local journalism
The nonprofits announced Sunday evening that they are each putting $10 million towards a 5-year effort to strengthen local news for the digital age starting in 2019.
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19 years ago today, Tropical Storm Floyd dumped excessive rainfall, spurring record flooding in N.J.
The Jersey Shore was spared significant impacts — courtesy of heavy rain focused inland, non-damaging winds, and minor coastal flooding.
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In Philly, ‘Abolish ICE’ protests meet the Jewish high holidays
In Philadelphia, demonstrators gathered Sunday to use a Jewish tradition to protest ICE’s enforcement of immigration policy and urge the agency to repent.
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Police: Wave may have broken neck of man that died in rough surf
Authorities say a man died in an apparent drowning while swimming in rough water off a beach at the New Jersey shore.
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Praying for victims of sex abuse and church accountability, Philly Catholics hold vigil
Catholics from throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese prayed Friday night for reparation and accountability.
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At least 8 dead as tropical storm Florence moves west through the Carolinas
The main threat — flooding — is coming into focus.
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Hurricane Florence drenches the Carolinas
Blowing ashore with howling 90 mph (155 kph) winds, Hurricane Florence splintered buildings, trapped hundreds of people and swamped entir ...
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NewsWorks Tonight, September 14, 2018
One of Camden’s newest employers finds itself in hot water. Philadelphia’s Historical Commission hears hours of testimony on ...
Air Date: September 14, 2018
Listen 22:57Hurricane Florence, ‘an uninvited brute,’ brings floods, causes at least 4 deaths
As of 2 p.m. ET, Florence's sustained winds dropped to 75 mph.
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NewsWorks Tonight, September 13, 2018
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney and the council come to compromise on a 15-month-long battle over funding affordable housing. A local hospi ...
Air Date: September 13, 2018
Listen 19:52Bridge connecting 2 Jersey Shore towns to close until spring
Officials say a bridge that links two Cape May County municipalities will close once again for repair and maintenance work.
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Pope OKs probe into American bishop as he meets with U.S. delegation
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a U.S. bishop Thursday and authorized an investigation into allegations he sexually harassed adults.
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