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Following the "humiliating" South Jersey wrestling haircut incident, a look at how people of color's natural hair can also be a source of empowerment.
7 years ago
Playoff-bound Eagles get scare with chest injury to Foles
The Philadelphia Eagles were down to their third-string quarterback at the end of their playoff-clinching victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
7 years ago
The Why’s Philly Year in Review: Here’s to 2018
As we get ready to ring in the new year, we take a look back at some of the major stories that broke right here in Philadelphia.
Air Date: December 31, 2018
Listen 15:43Eagles continue title defense with win over Redskins
Either an Eagles loss or a Vikings win would have eliminated Philadelphia from the playoffs.
7 years ago
Mariner East 2 pipeline is up and running, Sunoco says
The company said in a notice that the 350-mile line, which spans Pennsylvania, will be carrying ethane, butane and propane to the Marcus Hook industrial complex.
7 years ago
Oldest American World War II veteran dies at 112
The United States has lost its oldest World War II veteran. Richard Overton, who fought overseas in a segregated unit, died Thursday at age 112.
7 years ago
Delaware’s ILC Dover branches out into flood-protection technology
With rising sea levels, protecting infrastructure against high water is becoming more of a priority. ILC Dover sees it as a business opportunity.
7 years ago
Listen 1:18Delaware basketball tournament draws top high school talent
Some of the best high school basketball players in the nation are in Delaware this weekend for the annual Slam Dunk to the Beach tournament.
7 years ago
Donations sought for Coast Guard families during partial government shutdown
Two Cape May County organizations are seeking donations for local Coast Guard families during the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
7 years ago
Americans are optimistic about the future — just don’t ask about politics
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll found that 60 percent of Americans are optimistic about the world in 2019, compared to just 37 percent whose outlook is less rosy.
7 years ago
Recipe calls for radio frequencies to pasteurize eggs
Using radio frequencies to pasteurize eggs makes them safe for use in recipes calling for raw or partially cooked eggs.
7 years ago
Listen 3:37Duke crushes Temple 56-27 in Independence Bowl
Temple (8-5) lost for just the second time in its past eight games.
7 years ago
Fire destroys N.J. beachfront houses
An early Thursday morning fire destroyed two beachfront houses and damaged a third in Ocean City, authorities say.
7 years ago
After Pittsburgh shooting, Jewish congregations vow to keep helping refugees
Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Va., is one of many Jewish congregations across the country that have been helping to resettle refugees in America.
7 years ago
Ring in 2019 with hoops, fireworks, Kwanzaa and Mummers
Ring in 2019 with one of our picks.
7 years ago
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