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Delaware

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

 Carlos Torres at the Mexican consulate in Philadelphia provides updates on the earthquake in southern Mexico, then asks for donations and a moment of silence. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
International
Philadelphia

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

 (John Jankowski/for NewsWorks)
Homelessness
National

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

 Image courtesy of Sea Girt Beach Patrol (@sglifeguards via Instagram).
Down the Shore
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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
National

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

 Current and former city, county and state leaders joined in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center (Zoë Read/WHYY)
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Delaware

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

 The Tuesday afternoon Hurricane Jose update from the National Hurricane Center.
Down the Shore

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

 Local resident Rick Alvarez speaks with Councilman Mark Squilla at the Somerset Neighbors For Better Living meeting on Monday. (Joel Wolfram/For WHYY)
Behavioral Health
Neighborhoods
Policing

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

Listen 1:59
 Army National Guard photo.
Down the Shore
Infrastructure
Military

N.J. National Guard personnel assist South Carolina amid historic tidal flooding

UPDATE: New Jersey Department Of Military and Veterans Affairs Public Affairs Officer Kryn P. Westhoven tells us that So ...

8 years ago

 One man was killed and two others were injured in this house fire on W. 37th St. in Wilmington. (photo courtesy Wilmington Fire Marshal's Office)
Delaware

One man dead in Wilmington fire

A late night fire on W. 37th St. in Wilmington claimed the life of a man and injured two others. Wilmington firefighters were call ...

8 years ago

 A man stands at the edge of a waterfall pool during a ceremony at ground zero in New York, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Holding photos and reading names of loved ones lost 16 years ago, 9/11 victims' relatives marked the anniversary of the attacks at ground zero on Monday with a solemn and personal ceremony. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Speak Easy
Behavioral Health
Home & Family

In times of disaster, support, love, and kindness keep us sane

Over the last several months we have been hit with events of terror, tragedy, disaster, and political upheaval. With today’s 16th a ...

8 years ago

Delaware
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Sculpture

Sculpture marks Delaware company’s escape from 87th floor on 9/11 [video]

A company that had offices in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, reveals a sculpture at its Delaware headquarters in honor of 9/11 ...

8 years ago

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Delaware

Beautiful beach day fuels sand castle contest creativity

More than 100 teams were expected to take part in the 39th annual Rehoboth Sand Castle Contest on Saturday. The contest drew lots ...

8 years ago

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Philadelphia

Southwest Philly steps out to show neighborhood pride

The skies were blue and the air was crisp Saturday morning at 72nd Street and Woodland Avenue as the Rev. Paul “Earthquake” M ...

8 years ago

 (Andrea Gibbs/WHYY)
Delaware

‘Taking on violence’ brings out 300 to Wilmington church

Nearly 300 people packed the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilmington on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to seek answers to the ugly gun violence that plagues the city.

8 years ago

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