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Martin Martinez and his grandmother Gladys Perez were last heard from 8 days ago. (Photos provided)
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A mother mourns a son missing since Hurricane Maria decimated Puerto Rico

Jacquie Gormley was calling her son as Hurricane Maria was approaching Puerto Rico. Winds toppled the cell-phone tower that connected their calls and the line went dead.

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Clergy masses against hate directed at South Jersey pastor

Religious leaders and members of the community gathered to show their support for a South Jersey minister who received online threats after speaking out against hate crimes.

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Steven McKnight in front of the building that houses the Altoona Blair County Development Corp., where he's the president and CEO. He started the First Frontier campaign to bring natives and newcomers to Altoona. (MIN XIAN / WPSU)
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‘Boomerangers’ return to Altoona for jobs, family and a slower pace of life

For some Altoona natives who have returned to the area, there are many appeals to working and living back home.

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Doug Petersen stands by a Huey medevac helicopter in Vietnam. (photo courtesy Doug Petersen)
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Vietnam Dustoff crews gather in Delaware to remember

Laughter and tears marked the reunion for Vietnam veterans who flew medical evacuation missions during the war. They gathered in Dover this weekend.

8 years ago

Families of the three fallen firefighters unveiled plaques in their honor.(Zoë Read/WHYY)
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Fallen firefighters honored during Wilmington dedication ceremony

Three firefighters killed in the line of duty were honored in Wilmington Monday.

8 years ago

Members of the Indianapolis Colts take a knee during the Nation Anthem before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Trump’s reaction to NFL protests shows who should really be fired

Each time I think of Donald Trump’s remarks about black professional football players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem, I vacillate between anger and sadness.

8 years ago

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Gunman opens fire in Nashville church; 1 dead, 7 wounded

A masked gunman invaded a Tennessee church Sunday and opened fire, walking silently down the aisle as he shot unsuspecting congregants. A ...

8 years ago

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‘You do what you can to stay positive’ — Philadelphians rally for Puerto Rico at annual parade

Philadelphia’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade is typically a festive celebration of the region’s cultural ties to the U.S. territory. ...

8 years ago

New Jersey

Hurricane Maria leaves Puerto Rico in the dark

When Hurricane Maria roared into Puerto Rico Wednesday morning, everyone was expecting the worst. But the extent of the damage is just be ...

8 years ago

A new parallel taxiway is designed to improve safety and efficiency at the Wilmington Airport. (photo courtesy DRBA)
Delaware
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Improving safety at Wilmington Airport

More than $48 million has been spent to improve infrastructure at Wilmington Airport over the past decade. Airport leaders joined ...

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Border Patrol Agent Lanllony Molina of Erie, Pennsylvania, smiles as a job-seeker gives his information during an employment fair Thursday at Temple University. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
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Search for border agents brings recruiter to Temple job fair

Border Patrol agent Lanllony Molina stood next to a folding table, covered in tote bags and pens emblazoned with the U.S. Customs and Bor ...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer talks about a new basketball hoop paid for by the county to replace one that was damaged by vandals. It's part of an effort to keep kids in the neighborhood out of trouble. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
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Basketball and group walks promote peace in Wilmington neighborhood

Kids in the east side of Wilmington will once again play basketball, thanks to a donation for a new hoop. Every day, neighborhood ...

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NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on Tropical Storm Jose on Sept. 20 at 2:55 a.m.  (Photo courtesy of NASA)
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Tropical Storm Jose leaves rough surf along Jersey coast

The Jersey Shore is still feeling some effects from Tropical Storm Jose. While the storm stayed far out at sea, it churned up the ...

8 years ago

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The Tornoe Spin: The broken record of promises about Wilmington’s gun problem

I bet you’ve already forgotten that now is supposed to be the time to stop the gun violence in Wilmington.  ...

8 years ago

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