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Mountaire fires wastewater workers, announces upgrades at Delaware site

Mountaire Farms has fired workers at its wastewater treatment plant in Millsboro following the discovery of problems that led to a violation notice earlier this month.

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After ICE arrests, volunteers canvass for immigrant rights in South Philly

Immigration advocates want to inform undocumented immigrants about their rights when facing detention or deportation — and trying to get neighbors to help.

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Condo group heads to court this week to fight dune project

An Ocean County condominium group is heading to court this week in an effort to stop a federal dune project that its representatives say ...

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As Delaware's population continues to skew older, the nonprofit Delaware Hospice has expansion plans to serve an aging population that continues to grow.

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Nonprofit gives clients with intellectual disabilities a meaningful day

Randy Johnson Sr. and his wife Susan of New Castle have high expectations for their three children.

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Smoke on the water: Sea smoke returns in N.J.

The early beach birds were greeted by a visually stunning scene on Saturday morning. 

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NewsWorks Tonight November 10, 2017

Tom Marino speaks out. Two lung recipients discover an unusual connection. And a gender-blind casting of 1776.

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Family and friends gather around a makeshift memorial for the victims of the First Baptist Church shooting at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. A man opened fire inside the church in the small South Texas community on Sunday, killing more than two dozen. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)
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60% of Americans believe gun laws should be stricter, Gallup poll finds

NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.

8 years ago

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High winds, low temps prompt early Code Blue in Philadelphia area

Because of predicted low temperatures, Philadelphia and surrounding counties have declared the first Code Blue of the fall season. Here's some information to keep people safe.

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First Look Recidivism rates in Delaware show 76 percent of ex-offenders are rearrested 3 years after they get out. ...

Air Date: November 10, 2017

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Delaware accuses chicken giant of polluting water

Mountaire Farms is accused of 13 violations of its permits to spray treated wastewater on fields in Millsboro, Delaware.

8 years ago

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50 years later, sustaining vivid memories of Fishtowners killed in Vietnam

Five decades later, its caretakers worry about how much longer they can keep Cpl. Charles J. Glenn 3rd U.S.M.C. Memorial going.

8 years ago

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Expert: La Niña winters tend to be somewhat milder, less snowy in N.J.

Federal forecasters say a La Niña climate pattern is underway and likely to continue through the winter, but how will it impact New Jersey?

8 years ago

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Key Cape May County bridge to close briefly

The Townsends Inlet toll bridge will be closed between 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.

8 years ago

A pair of military boots are left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during the 30th anniversary of the Rolling Thunder 'Ride for Freedom' demonstration in Washington, Sunday, May 28, 2017. (Cliff Owen/AP Photo)
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Shadows of four Michael Murphys killed in Vietnam weigh on Philly man

Earlier this year, Michael Murphy shared his story of that visit with WHYY's Commonspace, our storytelling collaboration with First Person Arts.

8 years ago

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