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Even rappelling from the rafters of the Philadelphia Flyers' arena, swinging to the tender tuneful power of Miley Cyrus'
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Gritty has been officially welcomed to Philadelphia

Gritty is an icon for our troubled times.

7 years ago

Plastic garbage lying on the Aegean sea beach in Greece. (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
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European Parliament approves ban on some single-use plastics, reduction on others

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to enact a complete ban on plastic drinking straws and disposable cutlery.

7 years ago

The Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia (Google Maps)
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This innovative intake system model aims to shorten wait times for social services

Centralized intake systems hinge on collaboration between providers.

7 years ago

Night skyline of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. (Big Stock photo)
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Ben Franklin Parkway celebrates its 100th birthday with its own street party

Philadelphia's iconic thoroughfare marks its 100th anniversary with cake, favors, and music.

7 years ago

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This photo shows a detail of a Dec. 28, 1774 Pennsylvania Journal and the Weekly Advertiser at the Goodwill Industries in Bellmawr, N.J., Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. A quick eye by Goodwill workers in southern New Jersey turned up the original 1774 Philadelphia newspaper with an iconic
History
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New Jersey

Goodwill workers in N.J. find original 1774 ‘rebel’ newspaper

There are three other existing copies of the same weekly edition of the Pennsylvania Journal, all housed in university collections.

7 years ago

Nuisance tidal flooding in Seaside Park, N.J. (Dominick Solazzo)
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New Jersey

NWS: Tidal flooding might force closure of some Shore roadways

Coastal flooding will be an issue at the Jersey Shore on Saturday, forecasters say. 

7 years ago

A banner hanging from the National Museum of American Jewish History [Alex Stern]
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Living in Philly without English

Guests: Orlando Almonte, Nelson Flores, Alicia Fernandez  The United States doesn’t have an official language, ...

Air Date: October 25, 2018 10:00 am

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Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows 33 inches of precipitation pummeled Philadelphia between January and July. (Creative Commons image)
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New Jersey

Windswept rain to begin the weekend at the Shore

A rainstorm will impact the Jersey Shore during the first half of the weekend, forecasters say. 

7 years ago

Wilmington police and postal officials are investigating a suspicious package on the 1500 block of Lancaster Avenue. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
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Two packages addressed to Biden intercepted in Delaware

None of the bombs have detonated and no one has been hurt.

7 years ago

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October 25 - 31, 2018

Haunted attractions, vampires, jazz and marching bands this week

The spookiest week of the year is upon us! Get in the Halloween spirit with one of these events.

7 years ago

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New York City Police Dept. officers arrive outside the Time Warner Center, in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. A police bomb squad was sent to CNN's offices in New York City and the newsroom was evacuated because of a suspicious package. (Richard Drew/AP Photo)
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Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN; no injuries

All the confirmed bombs appeared to come from the same person or persons.

7 years ago

Ann Tickamyer, professor of sociology at Penn State, was one of the presenters at the 26th National Symposium on Family Issues. She says there's a lack of good policy for rural families and communities. (Min Xian/Keystone Crossroads)
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Challenges facing rural America deeply rooted in economic and social distress, researchers say

Nearly three and a half million Pennsylvanians live in rural parts of the state and face challenges different than those in urban areas.

7 years ago

Devin Puckett, along with Clyde and Saheir Beatty, empty a bucket of apples into a fruit grinder during the East Park Apple Festival at Woodford Mansion in Fairmount Park. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
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A rainy 2018 yielded soggy fall harvest, Philly growers say

2018 has been one of the wettest years on record for Philadelphia.

7 years ago

Google image.
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Pilot, 85, killed in Shore airport crash

Authorities say a plane crashed at a Jersey Shore airport, killing one person.

7 years ago

A woman holds up a sign at Tuesday's rally to protest President Trump's proposal define gender on identifiable traits at birth. (Angela M. Gervasi for WHYY)

Hundreds rally to support trans people in Philly

Hundreds of people turned out for a “Rally for Trans Existence and Resistance” in Philadelphia’s Love Park on Tuesday.

7 years ago

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