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Pa. wants to audit gas companies’ hiring of women, minorities
The oil and gas industry is among the worst performing for women and African Americans, in terms of both pay gaps and employment representation.
8 years ago
Rail Park announces June 14 opening, new executive director
Philadelphia's hotly anticipated, High Line-esque Rail Park will open to the public on June 14 with a new leader and freshly installed benches for summertime people watching.
8 years ago
Woman suffers burns in Wildwood boat fire
A woman who suffered burns when a dry docked boat ignited in Wildwood on Wednesday afternoon was airlifted to a hospital for treatment, officials say.
8 years ago
Philly Council crew takes to the river for Dad Vail corporate challenge
Their Council crew includes five elected officials and a few staffers to fill out its entry in the 500-meter race.
8 years ago
Mother’s Day surprise for black women who can’t afford bail
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn spoke with Mark Houldin, policy director at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, about the 'Mama's Day Bailout.'
8 years ago
Listen 5:48While recovery stagnates in Puerto Rico, life is getting better for hurricane evacuees in Philadelphia. We look into why this season ha ...
Air Date: May 9, 2018
Listen 21:14DuPont to expand with purchase of new plant site in Newark
DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers, a business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, will spend $45 million to upgrade its a new facility in Newark.
8 years ago
Wilmington sees sharp drop in shootings
By this time a year ago, 74 people had been shot on Wilmington’s streets. So far in 2018, that number is just 27.
8 years ago
Listen 1:54For Maria evacuees, a stable address is the first step out of crisis
The Chaparros are one of 50 Puerto Rican evacuee families in Philadelphia finally able to settle into a long-term home, thanks to the work of local organizers.
8 years ago
Listen 3:38Crews raze iconic Jersey Shore drive-in restaurant
Crews began razing a decades-old Jersey Shore drive-in restaurant and landmark Wednesday.
8 years ago
aTAcK addiction offers three ideas to end overdose deaths in Delaware
With the opioid epidemic showing no signs of slowing in Delaware, advocates are calling on state lawmakers to stop talking and start investing in more treatment options.
8 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, May 8, 2018
Philadelphia officials hope launching the country’s first supervised injection facility will save lives, but without the support of ...
Air Date: May 8, 2018
Listen 21:33Reduced service for Delaware SEPTA passengers after Norfolk Southern derailment
SEPTA resumed service on the Wilmington/Newark Line on Friday with a special schedule that reflects reduced access to the Amtrak-owned tracks on which the line operates.
8 years ago
‘I felt used and abused’: Pre-apprenticeship participants testify against Delaware nonprofit
During a Senate Labor Committee meeting, participants in a pre-apprenticeship workforce training program testified they were taken advant ...
8 years ago
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