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A different kind of Christmas card tradition
Ten years ago, I started anonymously giving envelopes with handwritten Christmas cards and cash to people who are homeless in Philadelphia.
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NewsWorks Tonight, December 22, 2017
Temple University looks into a program that reduced gun violence in South Philadelphia. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll ...
Air Date: December 22, 2017
Listen 20:30Delaware job growth not keeping pace with population
The latest unemployment numbers from the Department of Labor show Delaware’s job market continues to be stagnant.
7 years ago
Philly kids rescue Washington crossing reenactment from low river levels
When it looked like the annual reenactment of George Washington's daring dash across the Delaware River would be canceled, organizers turned to boats made by Philly kids.
7 years ago
Listen 2:24Philly adds blue light bulbs in effort to contain opioid crisis
The blue light can make it difficult to see veins, a city official said, and discourage shooting up.
7 years ago
Cape May County Zoo introduces newborn giraffe
The Cape May County Zoo has a new addition just in time for the holidays.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight December 20, 2017
Tax bill passes, lawmakers react. Neighbors complain of displacement from Temple expansion. And the library foregoes books for a concert space.
Air Date: December 20, 2017
Listen 20:48Univ. of Delaware teams with California firm on electric car battery tech
The collaborative effort with Nuvve Corp. includes a research and development center to expand vehicle-to-grid technology pioneered at UD's Newark campus.
7 years ago
Norris — which has housed generations of low-income Philadelphians — is undergoing a redevelopment.
7 years ago
Listen 5:382017 Jersey Shore holiday lights gallery
Here are some of the wonderful photos you sent in of how we celebrate the holidays at the Shore.
7 years ago
SEPTA will begin phasing out tokens in January
Riders who prefer using tokens over the new SEPTA Key electronic fare card will have other options for a little while.
7 years ago
After being snubbed by EPA, Delaware announces hearing on Clean Power repeal
The meeting on Jan. 8 comes after Delaware and other states in the region announced plans to go ahead with a plan that runs counter to the repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
7 years ago
12 dead after crash of tourist bus headed for Mayan ruins in Mexico
Among those hurt were seven Americans and two Swedish tourists, according to a spokesman for the Quintana Roo state Civil Defense agency.
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NewsWorks Tonight, December 19, 2017
Montgomery County State Senator Daylin Leach is calling for Pennsylvania Senate leaders to address the allegations. A federal crackdown o ...
Air Date: December 19, 2017
Listen 22:50Delaware's 'Food for Fines,' program sees significant drop in participation
Participation in last week's New Castle County Libraries' annual "Food for Fines," amnesty was down 79 percent, compared to the year before.
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