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Penn State study says most of Pa. lacks access to high-speed broadband
Statewide research from Pennsylvania State University finds that there’s a severe lack of connectivity to broadband internet for much of Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Report: Hunger and discrimination go hand in hand
As a dark-skinned black woman born into poverty, I know all too well the insidious ways that discrimination plays out in life.
7 years ago
Closed Oyster Creek nuclear plant to hold emergency siren test
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Forked River will conduct a semi-annual, full volume test of its emergency warning sirens Tuesday.
7 years ago
Beau Biden Foundation teams with Special Olympics to combat abuse
In light of high-profile cases of abuse Special Olympics International is moving to reduce the risk of abuse for their athletes with intellectual disabilities.
7 years ago
Listen 1:03The art of change: As Philly redevelops, saving its cherished murals
A cautionary tale from South Philly about how rapid development can improve neighborhoods, but also dishonor them at the same time.
Air Date: December 4, 2018
Listen 11:37Sharing in the good fortune of St. Katharine Drexel
Gratitude to the Philadelphia philanthropist lasts a lifetime.
7 years ago
A grieving Pittsburgh focuses on community and light in Hanukkah celebrations
Since the shooting, there have been youth-led events like rallies and prayer services.
7 years ago
New Jersey’s bear hunt continues amid controversy, lawsuits
The second half of New Jersey’s 2018 bear hunt begins Monday.
7 years ago
‘Conscious consumerism’ empowers the local black community at WURD event
On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood for WURD's second annual "Empowerment Experience."
7 years ago
Listen 1:13How a corporation convinced American Jews to reach for Crisco
Sunday is the first night of Hanukkah, and that means Jews around the country will be frying up potato latkes, celebrating the ancient miracle of the oil that burned for eight
7 years ago
Volkswagen planning a new North American factory for electric cars
At $30,000 to $40,000, Volkswagen's electric car would be able to compete with an upcoming $35,000 make of the Tesla Model 3.
7 years ago
Leaky coal ash pond seeks new pollution permit from DEP
The largest coal ash pond east of the Mississippi is asking the state for a new pollution discharge permit. Little Blue Run, is on the Pennsylvania–West Virginia border.
7 years ago
Wilmington TEDx event focuses on women’s empowerment
Speakers tell their stories of adversity and the means they used to overcome it
7 years ago
Listen 1:05Magnitude 7.0 earthquake shakes Alaska, damaging roads
A tsunami warning was temporarily issued for coastal regions of Cook Inlet and the Southern Kenai Peninsula, but it has since been canceled.
7 years ago
Rumbles and booms: Joint Base training through the weekend
Residents near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst might hear “booms” and feel “rumbles” through Sunday.
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