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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks Wednesday during a forum with representatives of the American Pain Association at Temple University’s Katz School of Medicine. The event was part of a national tour to highlight causes — and solutions — to the opioid epidemic. (Kyrie Greenberg/WHYY)
Addiction
Philadelphia
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Safe injection sites key to solving Philly’s opioid problem, Kenney says

The safe injection sites, which will be funded by private donations and support from nonprofits, are part of Philadelphia's larger plan to reduce incarcerations for drug use.

8 years ago

Louis the gorilla (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia

At Philly Zoo, Louis the gorilla takes great strides to round up snacks

A silverback gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo has skyrocketed to international fame after a video of him walking like a human went viral.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, March 28, 2018

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez hits the campaign re-election trail. As Bill Cosby’s pre-trial hearings near their conclusion, his ...

Air Date: March 28, 2018

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Companies such as Playboy and Space X have deleted their official Facebook pages amid the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The social media giant is losing more than just profiles: Its market value has decreased by $80 billion. (Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images)
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Politics
Technology

Facebook down $80 billion in market value; Playboy, SpaceX, Tesla hit delete

The #DeleteFacebook movement is putting its money where its mouth is.

8 years ago

This June 21, 2017, file photo shows Adobe software displayed at a store in Hialeah, Fla. A new service aims to help marketers follow you around by linking discrete activities online, such as visiting Subway’s website on a computer and checking the NFL’s app on a phone. Adobe announced the new initiative Wednesday, March 28, 2018. (Alan Diaz/AP Photo, File)
Technology

New service aims to follow users across multiple devices

Some 60 companies including such leading brands as Subway, Sprint and the NFL are joining forces to help each other follow you around online.

8 years ago

Facebook announced a redesign of its privacy tools as it comes under criticism for the handling of users' data. (Facebook/AP)
NPR
Technology

Facebook changes privacy controls as criticism escalates

The changes make it easier for users to see what information they've shared, delete certain personal information and control ads that they see.

8 years ago

Delaware
Sports

76ers undergo fresh start in '18 with Delaware G-League team

The 87ers are getting eighty-sixed. Philadelphia's G League affiliate was rebranded Wednesday as the Delaware Blue Coats.

8 years ago

Josh Gordon (from left) holds 3-year-old Cece while she holds hands with her best friend,    Reva, carried by her father, Demitry, at the 2018 Womens March on Philadelphia in January. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Gender

Philly training helps men find their role in the #MeToo movement

On Monday night, a group of about 30 men gathered in a Philadelphia conference room at the Friends Center to contemplate their role in the #MeToo movement.

8 years ago

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Bill Cosby departs a pretrial hearing in his sexual assault case at the Montgomery County Courthouse, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Norristown, Pa.
Cosby Unraveled

Ep 09: Cosby and #MeToo

We explore how the #MeToo Movement will impact the retrial of the once beloved comedian.

Air Date: March 28, 2018

Listen 13:18
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NewsWorks Tonight, March 27, 2018

Philadelphia’s public defender questions the legality of the city’s probation policies.  The Human Rights Campaign Foundati ...

Air Date: March 27, 2018

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New Castle County has launched new smartphone app that directs CPR-trained residents to locations where help is urgently needed. (Provided)
Delaware
Public Health

New Castle County launches CPR smartphone app

Leaders in New Castle County, Delaware, have launched a new smartphone application they say will save lives.

8 years ago

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After more than two weeks of not being able to drink water from the tap, residents in Blades, Delaware have been given the all clear. (Dan Rosenthal/WHYY)
Delaware

Delaware urges residents using private wells to get water tested

After residents of one southern Delaware town were forced to drink bottled water for weeks due to contaminated wells, state officials are urging testing of private wells.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight March 26, 2018

New Jersey passes six new gun laws. Some call for an end to emissions testing. And a Philadelphia school gets a drone.

Air Date: March 26, 2018

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The NCBWDE released a report on the state of Delaware's Black women & girls.
Delaware
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New report shows disparities among black women in Delaware

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Delaware Chapter released the study that shows disparities among black women in education, employment, government and health.

8 years ago

Killer Mike of Run The Jewels. After appearing in an interview with NRATV, the rapper claims his appearance was misused by the gun advocacy organizatio
NPR

Killer Mike apologizes for interview with NRA, claims it was misused

Killer Mike issued an apology for his appearance on the show and said the NRA misused it "as a weapon" against Saturday's marches.

8 years ago

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