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Super Bowl will be bittersweet for some Eagles fans

On Sunday, a lot of people in the Delaware Valley will stop and watch a football game — for themselves, but also for the people who can’t watch it with them.

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Monmouth University student killed in early morning crash

A Monmouth University student was killed in an early Saturday morning crash, authorities say. 

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, February 2, 2018

Ahead of the Eagles’ Super Bowl spotlight, the Daily News’ Marcus Hayes gives his assessment of the team. Minnesota Public Ra ...

Air Date: February 2, 2018

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Philadelphia's official visitor and travel site promotes the Eagles on billboards across the city. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Most Americans with a rooting interest in Super Bowl LII prefer the Eagles, 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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First for February 2, 2018

First Look On February 1st, 2017, Delaware Governor John Carney was scheduled to be in our studio for an interview ...

Air Date: February 2, 2018

Philadelphia's official visitor and travel site promotes the Eagles on billboards across the city. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philadelphia
Religion
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‘Pray, pray your hearts out,’ Eagles fans

Philly pastor says while divine intervention could play a part in the Super Bowl outcome, the Eagles have 'a ton of talent. These boys can play.'

8 years ago

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Fans celebrate after the Eagles win the NFC championships and secure a spot in the Super Bowl.
Philadelphia
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Eagles pride is everywhere

Here is a sampling of how your fellow fans are representing for The Birds in their quest for Super Bowl LII.

8 years ago

John Griffiths and A.J. Dereume, members of Punxsutawney Phil's
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Pennsylvania

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

We're in for six more weeks of winter, at least if you take your meteorological cues from a woodchuck.

According to his handlers, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
Delaware
Politics
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NewsWorks Tonight, February 1, 2018

It’s possible the upcoming redistricting will eliminate one of Philadelphia’s Congressional districts. Despite diversity effo ...

Air Date: February 1, 2018

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Members of AFSCME District Council 33, Philadelphia, gather outside City Hall for a moment of silence to remember Echol Cole and Robert Walker, two sanitation workers whose deaths 50 years ago sparked a national movement for workers' rights.
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Race & Ethnicity

Philadelphia, nation mark 50 years since deaths of Memphis sanitation workers

The deaths of Echol Cole and Robert Walker ignited the strike that drew the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis where he was assassinated in April 1968.

8 years ago

Bill Cosby (Mel Evans/AP, file)
Higher Education

Penn scrubs Wynn name, rescinds his and Cosby’s honorary degrees

The university said it has been a century since it took away an honorary degree, but "credible" allegations against the men warranted the action.

8 years ago

PSPCA staff member Janet Schulze holds Emerald.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sports

Pups don Eagles colors to support all Philly ‘underdogs’

The jackets were made by Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based company with a factory about half a mile from the SPCA on Erie Avenue.

8 years ago

Yolanda McNair, (center), is pictured with Kimberly Griffin, (left), and Madge Penny Morgan. McNair will join others at the Take a Knee Conference taking place this Super Bowl weekend. (Yolanda McNair)
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Social Justice
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Mothers hope to shine NFL spotlight on police violence

The purpose of the conference is to deepen the public's understanding of police shootings, racism and the right to protest.

8 years ago

More of the Great Cypress Swamp in southern Delaware is being preserved. (Andrew Martin/ Delaware Wild Lands)
Delaware
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Returning the swamp: Land donation aims to restore Delaware wetland

Wildlife conservationists say more of Delaware’s native species will be protected, thanks to a recent donation of land.

8 years ago

Competitors in the greased pole challenge at the Italian Market Festival reach the prizes at the top.
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Grease pole champ: Here’s how to climb

In May, Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival will welcome aspiring climbers to conquer the grease pole.

8 years ago

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