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Ice skaters take advantage of a rare frozen pond to play some hockey  at Fenimore Woods in Radnor Township, Delaware County. (Shai Ben-Yaacov/WHYY)
Pennsylvania
Sports

‘It’s cool’: Cold snap delights Delco pond hockey players

As recent winter temperatures have been a bit erratic, local pond hockey lovers never quite know when they’re going to get the right conditions to get out on the ice.

8 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey

Ice glaze possible on Shore roads during Monday evening rush hour

The Monday evening rush hour at the Jersey Shore might be icy, forecaster say.

8 years ago

Mormons and evangelical Christians shared strong support for President Trump in 2016, but theological differences still cause tension between the groups. (Rick Bowmer/AP)
NPR
Religion

Evangelicals and Mormons are political allies, but theological rivals

Despite different teachings, Mormons and evangelical Christians think alike when it comes to their expectations of Washington.

8 years ago

In this April 1972 photo made available by NASA, John Young salutes the U.S. flag at the Descartes landing site on the moon during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity. NASA says the astronaut, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, died on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. He was 87. (Charles M. Duke Jr./NASA via AP)
Space

NASA: Legendary astronaut, moonwalker John Young has died

Young died Friday night at home in Houston following complications from pneumonia.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel announced the death of Fire Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau during a press conference Saturday.  (NBC10)
Philadelphia

Firefighter, resident killed in North Philly row home fire

A veteran firefighter and a resident were killed when a fast-moving fire roared through a Philadelphia row home.

8 years ago

Puerto Ricans celebrate Three Kings Day every Jan. 6 with parades, parties, and musical performances. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
NPR
History

New Three Kings Day traditions form in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria

While Christmas was subdued, morale on the island is being re-energized by this weekend's celebration.

8 years ago

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)
Sports

Hall of Famer Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving falls ill at 76ers game

There was no immediate update on his condition.

8 years ago

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

Listen 21:14
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

Listen 1:36
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

Listen 6:53
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

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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

Listen 23:00
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

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