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Firefighters, lifeguards rescue 2 swimmers clinging to boogie board
Wildwood firefighters and lifeguards rescued two swimmers who were in distress “well beyond the breakers” of an unguarded bea ...
8 years ago
The Philly Vietnam wall still speaks to and for many [video]
This story is part of a WHYY series examining how the United States, four decades later, is ...
8 years ago
3,000 suggestions later, Rizzo statue’s future still in limbo
The chance to have your say about what Philadelphia should do with the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo is over. But it will be ...
8 years ago
Video artist traces the scars of war from South Philly to Vietnam
A Philadelphia video artist born in Vietnam is shooting a documentary chronicling his personal connection to scars the war left on the landscape.
8 years ago
Elderly couple killed in retirement community fire
Authorities say an elderly New Jersey couple was killed when a fast-moving fire roared through their home in a retirement community in Oc ...
8 years ago
Hundreds run in military charity race marred last year by bombing
Hundreds of runners came out Saturday for a Marine Corps charity race on the New Jersey shore, a race run without incident one year after ...
8 years ago
Candlelight vigil honors Princeton graduate student imprisoned in Iran
On Friday night, friends, family, and colleagues of Princeton graduate student Xiyue Wang lit candles and called on the government of Ira ...
8 years ago
Faerie Fest, Delmarva Folk Festival and more to see and do in Delaware this week
From concerts and movies, to special events for the whole family, there is always something to see and do in Delaware. Here are some of o ...
8 years ago
Mexican Consulate ready to assist in earthquake’s aftermath
At the Mexican Consulate of Philadelphia Thursday, officials asked for a moment of silence for the nearly 100 people who were killed when ...
8 years ago
Delaware animal shelter welcomes dogs from Texas [photos]
Two animal shelters in Delaware are making room for dogs from Texas, where shelters are burdened with an increased intake of dogs after H ...
8 years ago
Large waves, rip currents keep Shore lifeguards busy during offseason
September is traditionally known as one of the best months of summer: typically sunny, mild days, cool nights, and warm ocean temperature ...
8 years ago
Delaware crews head to Florida to help with Irma cleanup
Two separate teams from Delaware are heading to Florida to help the state recover from Hurricane Irma. On Monday, a crew of 25 Del ...
8 years ago
Route 9 Library in New Castle opens to the public
A county library years in the making came to fruition Tuesday. Adults and children were greeted by the smell of new ...
8 years ago
Hurricane Jose should remain off the East Coast
The only impacts from Hurricane Jose are likely to be rough surf and dangerous rip currents through at least early next week, forecasters ...
8 years ago
Kensington residents say drug users causing more problems in the wake of Conrail cleanup
Residents in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood say conditions have gotten worse there since the city and Conrail began sealing ...
8 years ago
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