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New Jersey declares ‘state of emergency’ for five flooded counties
This weeks heavy rains have taken their toll in the Garden State. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed an execu ...
6 years ago
Another spike in Delaware overdose deaths
Eight people died from suspected overdoses in a four day span, prompting state health officials to issue a new warning.
6 years ago
Report details 1,000 victims of child sexual abuse by 300 ‘predator priests’ across Pa.
The roughly 900 page report, paints a horrid portrait of activity that occurred in the dioceses of Scranton, Allentown, Harrisburg, Greensburg, Erie and Pittsburgh.
6 years ago
Listen 11:552 Jersey Shore counties under state of emergency after major flooding
At the Jersey Shore, torrential rain fell over portions of Ocean and Monmouth counties on Monday, surpassing the expected rainfall for all of August in some areas.
6 years ago
NOAA: Below-normal Atlantic hurricane season is now more likely
While as the saying goes, "it only takes one," NOAA is the latest weather forecasting organization to lower its Atlantic hurricane season outlook.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania Catholic church abuse report to be released
Time is ticking down to a court-ordered deadline Tuesday afternoon to decide what information to black out in a forthcoming grand jury report investigating child sexual abuse
6 years ago
Montco approves plan for 800 miles of bike paths
The new master plan approved last week, calls for adding bike lanes in towns, near high schools, colleges, and transit stops, and to connect to park trails.
6 years ago
3D printing companies take action against 3D guns amid debatable public safety threat
People who work in the 3D printing industry in Philadelphia and around the country are taking action against 3D-printed guns.
6 years ago
Car crashes into security barriers at U.K. Parliament; At least 3 injured
A vehicle crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament in London early Tuesday
6 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight August 13, 2018
As Comcast announces an expansion of its Internet Essentials program, Billy Penn reporter Michaela Winberg looks at the history of the pr ...
Air Date: August 13, 2018
Listen 21:31Are American kids too coddled?
There’s something opulent about easing your way into a summer vacation day.
6 years ago
Comcast’s $10 internet for low-income Americans is exploding in popularity
Nearly 200,000 Philadelphians take advantage of Internet Essentials, along with six million users nationwide.
6 years ago
Listen 5:59Heavy rains cause flooding, prompt water rescues
Authorities say heavy rains have been causing flooding and prompting road closures and rescues of people from stranded cars in central and southeastern Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Listen 1:45Waterspout spotted off Long Beach Island
A severe thunderstorm generated a waterspout off Ocean County’s Long Beach Island Monday morning. Eyewitnesses spotted the f ...
6 years ago