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Swimming in the Wissahickon isn’t so idyllic: There’s poop in it
Urbanization has decreased the amount of water that seeps into the ground.
7 years ago
Listen 4:43In Philly, #MeToo founder says next step for the movement is ‘harm reduction’
Tarana Burke sat for a discussion at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Center City hosted by The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Tuesday night.
7 years ago
Wisconsin reservation offers a climate success story and a warning
Upgrading drainage systems, raising buildings and building sea walls don't require people to leave their homes. For some communities, complete relocation is the best option.
7 years ago
What if the library could mend public life?
Ashley Hahn checks out the Free Library’s Center for Public Life, a new unit that’s aiming to connect Philadelphians of every stripe through cultural and civic programs.
7 years ago
Pa. grand jury interim report on clergy child sexual abuse is public. What’s next?
More than 300 “predator priests” allegedly sexually abused over one thousand victims in six Pennsylva ...
7 years ago
Philly to block weekend access to Devil’s Pool at the Wissahickon for safety reasons
Starting this Saturday, people hoping to cool off in Philadelphia’s most beloved swimming hole might have to change their plans.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, August 14, 2018
Inside a grand jury report that has reignited controversy over how Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic dioceses handled alleged abuse. A ...
Air Date: August 14, 2018
Listen 21:32Closures, swimming advisories at some N.J. beaches after heavy rain
Monday’s torrential rain that dropped nearly six inches of rain in some New Jersey coastal areas is responsible for numerous beach ...
7 years ago
New Jersey declares ‘state of emergency’ for five flooded counties
This weeks heavy rains have taken their toll in the Garden State. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed an execu ...
7 years ago
Another spike in Delaware overdose deaths
Eight people died from suspected overdoses in a four day span, prompting state health officials to issue a new warning.
7 years ago
Report details 1,000 victims of child sexual abuse by 300 ‘predator priests’ across Pa.
The roughly 900 page report, paints a horrid portrait of activity that occurred in the dioceses of Scranton, Allentown, Harrisburg, Greensburg, Erie and Pittsburgh.
7 years ago
Listen 11:552 Jersey Shore counties under state of emergency after major flooding
At the Jersey Shore, torrential rain fell over portions of Ocean and Monmouth counties on Monday, surpassing the expected rainfall for all of August in some areas.
7 years ago
NOAA: Below-normal Atlantic hurricane season is now more likely
While as the saying goes, "it only takes one," NOAA is the latest weather forecasting organization to lower its Atlantic hurricane season outlook.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania Catholic church abuse report to be released
Time is ticking down to a court-ordered deadline Tuesday afternoon to decide what information to black out in a forthcoming grand jury report investigating child sexual abuse
7 years ago