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World Cup 2018: What’s happened so far

The first week of the World Cup is arguably the best: three matches a day, none at the same time. It is Soccer Christmas for futbol fans.

7 years ago

The refurbished pool at Pleasant Playground in Mount Airy.  (Sikora Wells Appel)
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It must finally be summer: City pools open starting Tuesday

While there’s anticipation every year for the announcement of pool openings, hotter-than-usual temperatures expected for much of the summer are adding to the frenzy this year.

7 years ago

A screen-capture from a video posted on YouTube by Wildwood Video Archive of the MV Twin Capes sinking last Friday.
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Cape May-Lewes ferry sunk to expand artificial reef

A ferry boat that once transported countless people and vehicles between New Jersey and Delaware is on another mission after it was sunk last Friday.

7 years ago

Jefferson Station is nearly empty as a spring snow event takes lace outside in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Infrastructure
Philadelphia

Baby steps toward SEPTA Key at Jefferson Station Monday

Starting Monday, SEPTA is activating turnstiles for regional rail passengers at Jefferson Station. It's part of the changes involved in getting SEPTA Key up and running.

7 years ago

James Peeples, of Trenton, N.J., has volunteered at the Art All Night-Trenton festival almost every year since it started twelve years ago. James led the security team at the festival for five years and was a board member for six years. “There’s never been a problem,
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‘There’s more to this community’: Trenton reels after shooting at arts festival

Art All Night, put on every June for 12 years, has been a bright spot in New Jersey’s long-struggling state capitol.

7 years ago

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President Barack Obama with daughters Sasha (left) after Malia at his side, after
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Home & Family

DAAAAAAAD! On Father’s Day, an homage to the terrible jokes they tell

What's a dad joke? Oh, basically just really goofy jokes told by fathers in the interests of gently torturing their offspring.

7 years ago

Jean Marie Rukundo and his wife, Theodosie Uwambajimana, with their 2-year-old daughter. They've nicknamed her
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Men teaching men to be better husbands and dads

MenCare taught 575 expectant, young fathers in rural Rwanda about parenting, reproductive and maternal health, couple communication and more from 2013 to 2015.

7 years ago

In this Friday, May 18, 2018 photo, A2 milk is displayed on the shelf at The Fresh Market in Latham, N.Y. So-called A2 milk is showing up on more supermarket shelves. (Michael Hill/AP Photo)
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania
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Struggling Pa. dairy farmers producing alternative milk

A2 milk, named for the remaining A2 protein, is becoming more mainstream even as scientists debate its claims.

7 years ago

A police officer stands guard outside of the Historic Roebling Wire Works building on S. Clinton Avenue in Trenton, N.J. following a shooting at an all-night arts festival being held there. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
Public Safety

Trenton arts festival had been on the verge of being shut down before gunfire

Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri says it appears that several Trenton-area gangs had a dispute at the venue, and multiple suspects began shooting at each other.

7 years ago

Blue Velvet performs at the Father's Day spaghetti dinner at the South Philly String Band Club. (Branden Eastwood for WHYY)
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Philadelphia

Members of South Philly mummers club do Father’s Day their way with Doo-Wop

On Saturday night at the South Philly String Band Club, the dads controlled the soundtrack.

7 years ago

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In this June 16, 2017, file photo, dilapidated storefronts stand along baskets of pink petunias that hang from light posts all over town, watered regularly by residents trying to make their city feel alive again in Aberdeen, Wash. From drivers paying more for gas and families bearing heavier child care costs to workers still awaiting decent pay raises to couples struggling to afford a home, people throughout the economy are straining to succeed despite the economy’s gains. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Economy
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Why many Americans aren’t benefiting from robust US economy

The numbers of a vibrant economy don't reflect reality for a range of Americans who still feel far from financially secure even nine years into an economic expansion.

7 years ago

Bailey Mercedat, 4, received a balloon crown at an Eid al-Fitr celebration, marking the end of Ramadan. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Religion

Thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in West Philadelphia

For Muslims, end of monthlong Ramadan observance is a time of feasting, gifts and joy.

7 years ago

Joan Cashin volunteered to help organize and prepare the Mule Train. (Courtesy of Roland Freeman)
NPR
Income Inequality
Social Justice

In 1968, poor Americans came to D.C. to protest, some by mule

The Mule Train left the Mississippi Delta, for Washington, D.C. It was part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last major effort to mobilize impoverished Americans.

7 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
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Philadelphia

NewsWorks Tonight, June 15, 2018

Jeff Sessions criticizes Philadelphia’s so-called ...

Air Date: June 15, 2018

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Choir members sing worship songs during the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. (Jeffrey McWhorter/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
National

Even the faithful push back on mixing politics, religion

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

7 years ago

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