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WHYY and Philly.com columnist and commentator Solomon Jones will host “Wake Up With WURD” starting May 6.

The Pittsburgh synagogue that six months ago was the site of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history held a vigil and offered its sympathy after another deadly shooting

The nuclear industry argues the design of the power market is flawed.

There was no known threat after a man was detained in the shooting at the Chabad of Poway, but authorities boosted patrols at places of worship as a precaution.

Private providers said expanding broadband to rural areas is too costly, but there’s potential in exploring technological alternatives in delivering internet access.

Signups more than doubled last year, thanks to the internet.

The National Weather Service says a line of severe thunderstorms marching toward the New Jersey coast Friday afternoon could spawn an isolated tornado. 

Nine sites of potential historical significance are along the pipeline’s proposed route, presenting yet another challenge for the controversial project.

Community leaders and activists rallied Thursday at Von Nieda Park, where 17-year-old Sincere Howard and 19-year-old Shirleen Caban were fatally shot.

Severe thunderstorms are possible Friday at the Jersey Shore, and forecasters are not ruling out the potential for isolated tornadoes. 

After months of lobbying, a German company could be on the cusp of making a new method of car sharing legal in Philadelphia.

North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello says the effort, which will continue for about a month and end before Memorial Day weekend, is more than just to create wider beaches.

Philly Water Bar will open every Thursday this summer, from noon to 1 p.m., in the courtyard at City Hall.

An online petition is underway to move the Kate Smith statue, removed from outside the Philadelphia Flyer's arena amid racism claims, to Wildwood. 

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