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The pipe organ of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, one of the most famous in the world, was spared from the cathedral fire on April 15, but major restoration needs to be done on the instrument. (Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images)
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International
Music

After the flames, Notre Dame’s centuries-old organ may never be the same again

The main issues may be fixing the water damage to the organ's wind chest from when firefighters put out the blaze.

7 years ago

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History
Race & Ethnicity

The beauty and the power of African blacksmiths

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art highlights the remarkable skills and creativity of ironworkers from over 100 ethnic groups across the continent.

7 years ago

A fire broke out in Sea Isle City early Sunday morning. ‏(@JoeStarbux/Twitter)
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Fire rips through two Sea Isle City houses early Sunday morning

Firefighters from numerous departments battled a serious blaze in Cape May County early Sunday morning.

7 years ago

Bartram's Garden in southwestern Philadelphia preserves the home and garden of the 18th century naturalist. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia

Investigating 200-year-old plant remains found in a Bartram’s Garden attic

The well-preserved collection of seeds, nutshells and other plant plants offer a glimpse of the daily meals of Philly’s founding botanists.

7 years ago

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Sri Lankan firefighters stand in the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019. Witnesses are reporting two explosions have hit two churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, causing casualties among worshippers. (Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo)
International
National
Public Safety

Easter Sunday bomb blasts kill more than 200 in Sri Lanka

More than 200c people were killed and hundreds more hospitalized with injuries from eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside of Sri Lanka's capital.

7 years ago

A couple spends the morning of Tuesday, July 18, 2017 fishing at Long Pine Run Reservoir in Michaux State Forest. (Markell DeLoatch/Public Opinion)
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

Pa. state parks, facing aging infrastructure, hope for severance tax-based plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is banking on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's "Restore Pennsylvania" infrastructure plan to fix its aging parks.

7 years ago

The the new span (left) of the Scudder Falls Bridge is expected to be open this summer. (Image via DRJTBC video)
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Scudder Falls Bridge temporarily shutting one lane to support new span

Work continues to replace the Scudder Fall Bridge in the Trenton region. The lane closures will accommodate delivery of concrete to pave the road deck of the new bridge.

7 years ago

A helicopter dropped thousands of Easter eggs on to the River Fields in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
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Philadelphia

Look! Up in the sky! It’s the Easter chopper, delivering sweet treats to the Northeast!

It was a Philadelphia first: an aerially assisted Easter egg hunt in Northeast Philadelphia.

7 years ago

The Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center in Plymouth houses men for court-mandated addiction treatment. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
NPR
Addiction
Home & Family

Prison for forced addiction treatment? A parent’s ‘last resort’ has consequences

In the last fiscal year, more than 6,500 Massachusetts residents were ordered into treatment this way.

7 years ago

(Malaka Gharib/NPR)
NPR
Home & Family

Disciplining kids without yelling: Readers tell us their tricks

Is it possible to raise children without shouting, scolding — or even talking to kids with an angry tone?

7 years ago

A gay pride rainbow flag flies along with the U.S. flag. (Charlie Riedel/AP Photo)
LGBTQ

United Methodists edge toward breakup over LGBT policies

Many believe the vote will prompt an exodus from the church by liberal congregations that are already expressing their dissatisfaction over the move.

7 years ago

Buffalo Soldiers admire a picture of Audrey Patrick Johnson-Thorton (Abdul R. Sulayman/The Philadelphia Tribune)
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

Saying goodbye to local legend, Audrey Patrick Johnson-Thornton

The Belmont Mansion Museum, a historic stop on the Underground Railroad, was transformed into an homage to the person responsible for its existence.

7 years ago

In this Nov. 16, 2018, file photo, a gas pump nozzle fills up gas in a car at a pump in West Mifflin, Pa. (Gene J. Puska /The Associated Press)
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Economy
Energy
New Jersey

AAA: Gas prices are ‘expensive’ for this time of year

Drivers in New Jersey and around the nation aren't getting much of a holiday break on prices at the pump.

7 years ago

On April 25, 1999, a memorial service for the victims of the Columbine High School shooting Littleton, Colo. (Eric Gay/AP)
NPR
Public Safety

20 years on, the background check system continues to miss dangerous gun buyers

With critical shortcomings in the system, mass shootings continue happening in the U.S.

7 years ago

The state Department of Labor and Industry reported an increase in new jobs in March. (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Business
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance

Pa. unemployment hits lowest level since 1976

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate has sunk to its lowest-ever recorded level.

7 years ago

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