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Members of South Philly mummers club do Father’s Day their way with Doo-Wop
On Saturday night at the South Philly String Band Club, the dads controlled the soundtrack.
7 years ago
Listen 0:49Why many Americans aren’t benefiting from robust US economy
The numbers of a vibrant economy don't reflect reality for a range of Americans who still feel far from financially secure even nine years into an economic expansion.
7 years ago
Thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in West Philadelphia
For Muslims, end of monthlong Ramadan observance is a time of feasting, gifts and joy.
7 years ago
In 1968, poor Americans came to D.C. to protest, some by mule
The Mule Train left the Mississippi Delta, for Washington, D.C. It was part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last major effort to mobilize impoverished Americans.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, June 15, 2018
Jeff Sessions criticizes Philadelphia’s so-called ...
Air Date: June 15, 2018
Listen 22:30Even the faithful push back on mixing politics, religion
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
Listen 7:07School, fatherhood, football connect former Temple teammates
Hood, who was Temple's leading rusher last season, was one of four Owls players parenting young children in 2017.
7 years ago
A father’s plea in defense of all children
It’s almost Father’s Day, and my government has detained nearly 1,500 undocumented immigrant children — many forcibly separated fro ...
7 years ago
Poll: 75% support smoking, vaping ban on N.J. beaches
That number hasn't changed since 2016 when the same question was asked.
7 years ago
Wilmington’s Mayor During his budget address earlier this year, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki declared the ...
Air Date: June 15, 2018
A quest to conjure Philadelphia’s immigrant past at Pier 53
Pier 53, in South Philly, was the city’s own version of Ellis Island. One woman has made it her business to preserve the stories of immigrants who came through the pier.
7 years ago
Listen 8:58Philly: ‘Dark horse’ or shoo-in for World Cup 2026?
FIFA is expected to choose 16 host cities for 2026. A handful of them will be in Canada or Mexico. The rest will be in the U.S.
7 years ago
Listen 4:05Sports betting venue could be in the cards for popular Cherry Hill strip mall
The law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy this week allows current and former casinos and racetracks to offer sports betting.
7 years ago
Listen 2:02NewsWorks Tonight, June 14, 2018
The joint bid for World Cup went to North America. What are Philly’s chances of landing the games? New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy ...
Air Date: June 14, 2018
Listen 21:59Did European immigrants come to the U.S. ‘the right way’?
How hard was it to immigrate when people coming to the U.S. were more likely to be from Italy than El Salvador?
7 years ago
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