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Chinese company pulls plug on Camden bike share
The company has pulled out of many other locations across North America that it does not deem profitable.
6 years ago
Immigrants took land from Native Americans in Delaware. They want some of it back.
Editorial cartoonist Rob Tornoe wonders where the anti-immigrant crowd was hundreds of years ago when Native Americans were forced out by European immigrants.
6 years ago
Another shooting in Philadelphia, so where’s the outrage?
People are quick to point fingers and pass judgment, blaming lack of adult supervision, easy access to guns, a culture of gun violence, socioeconomic factors, etc.
6 years ago
Hypodermic syringes wash ashore in Monmouth County
Numerous hypodermic syringes have been found late this week on Monmouth County's beaches.
6 years ago
17 dead after amphibious tour boat sinks in Missouri lake
17 people are dead after an amphibious tourist boat carrying 31 passengers capsized and sank Thursday during a severe squall in a lake in southern Missouri.
6 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, July 19, 2018
Philadelphia strengthens its sexual harassment policy for city employees. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is rethinking the tax incentiv ...
Air Date: July 19, 2018
Listen 20:22Following arrest of black teen at Philly Zoo, staff rules under review
Video of the incident went viral. It was seen as another example of the over-policing of black youths and the misuse of law enforcement by white people.
6 years ago
More than 140 ‘sister survivors’ of Larry Nassar abuse are honored at ESPYS
In January, more than 150 women and girls gave victim impact statements at one of Nassar's three trials.
6 years ago
Through personal experience, Philly educators teach about racial profiling
In Philadelphia, panel members tell their stories and plan to collect more accounts of racial profiling for a book.
6 years ago
Listen 3:37Bucks County, Philabundance team up to address suburban hunger
In the largely affluent county, as many as 50,000 residents are struggling with poverty
6 years ago
Chess, and the power of girls to identify themselves as leaders
In its third year, the weeklong Philly Girls Play Chess camp is the creation of ASAP (After School Activities Partnership).
6 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, July 18, 2018
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court says the soda tax is okay. Black teachers talk about times they’ve faced racial profiling. Young Pen ...
Air Date: July 18, 2018
Listen 21:47With policy change, nearly a third of Pennsylvanians live in ‘environmental justice’ areas
EJ areas are now defined as a census block group with a 30 percent or greater minority population or 20 percent or greater population at or below the poverty level.
6 years ago
Another Shore town adopts plastic bag ban
A southern Ocean County municipality is the latest to adopt a plastic bag ban at the Jersey Shore.
6 years ago
The Phillies are back, but are their fans?
A year after finishing in last place, the Phillies enter the All-Star break in first. But they're only drawing 825 more fans per game than last season.
6 years ago
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