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Income Inequality
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The myth of post-racial America

Civil disobedience is our obligation, not our right. If we do not stand up, ignorance wins. As long as we feel inequality, we cannot say that we live in a post-racial society.

7 years ago

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Delaware

First for February 23, 2018

Farm to Faucet The lower Delaware town of Blades is a little closer to getting their drinking water back to accept ...

Air Date: February 23, 2018

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How ‘Black History Untold’ empowered its creator

Journalist and storyteller Sofiya Ballin says her identity series “Black History Untold” is more than a black history project.

7 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, February 22, 2018

While so-called sanctuary cities get a lot of media attention for refusing to work with immigration officials, some Pennsylvania towns ar ...

Air Date: February 22, 2018

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Sue Gray of the Wheelman Antique Bike Club shows off her bike at the Reading Terminal Market 125th anniversary celebration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Philadelphia

To celebrate Reading Terminal Market’s 125th, shopping like it’s 1893

As a part of Reading Terminal Market's 125th anniversary celebration, some vendors were selling some items for what they would have cost when the market first opened in 1983.

7 years ago

Cease Fire PA Executive Director Shira Goodman is running for a Congressional seat representing Montgomery County.
Pennsylvania
Politics

Gun-control activist launches run for Congress from new Montco district

Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are also setting their sights on new 4th District seat in U.S. House.

7 years ago

After more than two weeks of not being able to drink water from the tap, residents in Blades, Delaware have been given the all clear. (Dan Rosenthal/WHYY)
Delaware
Environment
Public Health

Blades residents’ water safe to drink after flushing, Delaware officials say

Residents in Blades will soon be able to drink public water, a couple weeks after their supply was determined to be unsafe.

7 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey

10-year-old shot, killed in Asbury Park

Investigators are on the scene of a shooting in Asbury Park that left a 10-year-old dead and a woman wounded.

7 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, February 21, 2018

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski takes the stand in his corruption trial.  Philadelphia’s DA’s office announces it will no longe ...

Air Date: February 21, 2018

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The Rev. Nicolas O'Rourke, of the Living Water United Church of Christ in Northeast Philadelphia, says a prayer for the victims of gun violence during a vigil for the Parkland, Florida, school shooting victims.
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At Philly vigil for Florida shooting victims, a call for tougher gun laws

Naiser Robinson, 17, said hearing about the Florida shooting made him think of his friend Cece Johnson who was 16 when he was caught in a fatal crossfire.

7 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, February 20, 2018

Chris Borick, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion discusses Pennsylvania ...

Air Date: February 20, 2018

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Coldilocks the polar bear (courtesy of The Philadelphia Zoo)
Philadelphia

Philly Zoo euthanizes polar bear Coldilocks after 37 years

At 37, Coldilocks outlived most polar bears, whose typical lifespan is 23 years. She was euthanized after suffering from several age-related ailments.

7 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey

Explosive demolition operations at Naval Weapons Station Earle through Wednesday

If you live near Naval Weapons Station Earle, don’t be alarmed by loud booms coming from the installation through Wednesday. 

7 years ago

Fatima Thompson, left, and her daughter Nasihah Thompson-King. (Abdul Sulayman/The Philadelphia Tribune)
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Referee prevents student from playing with hijab

Nasihah Thompson-King chose to stand up for her religious beliefs by taking a seat.

7 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, February 19, 2018

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issues a new congressional district map for the state’s 2018 elections. A natural gas pipeline compa ...

Air Date: February 19, 2018

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