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This July 16, 2017 photo pictures Tri State coach Julius Erving questioning a call during a game against 3's Company during in the BIG3 Basketball League in Philadelphia, Pa. Erving fell ill at the Philadelphia 76ers' game Friday night and was taken to a hospital. (Rich Schultz/AP Photo)
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Hall of Famer Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving falls ill at 76ers game

There was no immediate update on his condition.

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NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, January 5, 2018

Friends and colleagues remember former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne. Bobby Allyn explains the debate over a possible supervised inje ...

Air Date: January 5, 2018

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Homeless men crowd into the dining room of the Sunday Breakfast Association, where a prayer service was being held.
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Homelessness
Philadelphia

Bitter cold sparks continuing Philly efforts to shelter homeless

Through Monday morning, the warming center at Cione Recreation will be open 24 hours a day —.and no ID is necessary to come inside.

8 years ago

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In the most recent Gallup polling, 74 percent of Americans rated the U.S. Postal Service as excellent. Overall, those polled approve of federal agencies, but not the U.S. government.  (Matt Rourke/AP, file)
NewsWorks Tonight

Majority like U.S. agencies — but not government, Gallup poll finds

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

8 years ago

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Tabernacle Fire Lt. Jason Penwell hugs his 15-year-old son after responding to a blaze that gutted his family's home Wednesday. (Maryann Smith)
New Jersey
Public Safety

After his house burns down, firefighter ‘humbled’ by South Jersey community’s kindness

A South Jersey firefighter racing to douse a blaze got a nasty surprise: It was his house that was burning down. The community has rallied to help his family recover.

8 years ago

Lavallette by Louis Milonas via JSHN.
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Here's how much snow fell at the Jersey Shore

Just wow. An intense blizzard crippled the Jersey Shore on Thursday, dumping nearly 20 inches of snow in areas that drifted halfwa ...

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, January 4, 2018

The Trump administration’s recent decision to effectively hold off on building a new Amtrak tunnel under the Hudson River is raisin ...

Air Date: January 4, 2018

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File photo: A SEPTA Regional Rail train at Suburban Station. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Transportation

Cops: Car careens down icy hill, slams into SEPTA train, killing 1

Authorities say a passenger is dead after a vehicle couldn't stop at the bottom of a steep, snow-covered hill and slammed into a commuter train on its way to Philadelphia.

8 years ago

Delaware Business Now
Business
Delaware

Portion of SPCA site in Stanton to become Royal Farms under lease deal

The Delaware SPCA has announced a development plan for its site in Stanton. The first to be developed will house a Royal Farms convenience store and gas pumps.

8 years ago

In this photo provided by Jessica Hartman, Monica Newhard, (right), and her granddaughter, Helen Welch, hold their pet bichon frise, Zoey, as the dog’s rescuer, Christina Hartman, stands behind them, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Palmerton, Pa. Newhard’s brother says an eagle snatched Zoey from the yard. (Jessica Hartman via AP)
Environment

Snatched by hungry eagle, little Pa. dog lives to bark the tale

Zoey the 8-pound bichon frise was gone — taken by a hungry raptor.

8 years ago

Down the Shore
New Jersey

NWS: Blizzard to now dump 12-18" in portions of Shore

Blizzard conditions are impacting the Jersey Shore Thursday morning.

8 years ago

With heavy snow covering the roads in Sussex County, Delaware, some opted to travel by foot. (Chuck Snyder/for WHYY)
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Frigid temps, school closings, light transit schedule, and power outages expected today

Today brings frigid temperatures and difficult travel conditions to the region in the aftermath of yesterday’s winter storm.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, January 3, 2018

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection puts Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 project on hold following a number of spills. ...

Air Date: January 3, 2018

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San Juan, Puerto Rico in late Sept. 2017. (Justin Auciello)
Delaware

Delaware deploys personnel to assist Puerto Rico

Three months after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, destroying homes and leaving more than 3 million residents without power, Delaware is sending aid to the island.

8 years ago

Snow and sleet did not deter two members of the Huerta family, visiting from Houston, from challenging the Rocky Steps. Philadelphia is preparing for up to 3 inches of snow beginning Thursday morning.
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly region prepares for snow storm, freezing weather on Thursday

Preparations are underway across the Philadelphia region for Thursday morning’s expected snow storm and bitterly cold weather. Here’s what you need to know.

8 years ago

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