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Children row in a Philadelphia Waterborne boat on the Schuylkill River
History
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Philly kids rescue Washington crossing reenactment from low river levels

When it looked like the annual reenactment of George Washington's daring dash across the Delaware River would be canceled, organizers turned to boats made by Philly kids.

8 years ago

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Anti-drug toolkit  (Courtesy City of Philadelphia)
Addiction
Philadelphia
Politics

Philly adds blue light bulbs in effort to contain opioid crisis

The blue light can make it difficult to see veins, a city official said, and discourage shooting up.

8 years ago

Image courtesy of Cape May County Zoo
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Cape May County Zoo introduces newborn giraffe

The Cape May County Zoo has a new addition just in time for the holidays.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight December 20, 2017

Tax bill passes, lawmakers react. Neighbors complain of displacement from Temple expansion. And the library foregoes books for a concert space.

Air Date: December 20, 2017

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Nuvve Corporation operates the worlds first fully commercial Vehicle-to-Grid hub in Denmark. (photo courtesy Nuvve)
Business
Delaware
Energy

Univ. of Delaware teams with California firm on electric car battery tech

The collaborative effort with Nuvve Corp. includes a research and development center to expand vehicle-to-grid technology pioneered at UD's Newark campus.

8 years ago

Albert Hill, 87, has lived at the Norris Homes for more than 50 years. He's looking forward to returning to the homes once the development is complete. (Bastiaan Slabbers/for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Economic Development
Housing
Philadelphia

Rehab of public housing project seeks to bridge divide between Temple University and North Philadelphia

Norris — which has housed generations of low-income Philadelphians —  is undergoing a redevelopment.

8 years ago

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A snow covered Asbury Park boardwalk. (Photo: @jimabels via Instagram/#JSHN)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

2017 Jersey Shore holiday lights gallery

Here are some of the wonderful photos you sent in of how we celebrate the holidays at the Shore.

8 years ago

A SEPTA token machine (left) will eventually be taken out of service as the electronic Key fare cards, sold at right, gain popularity. (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY)
Philadelphia

SEPTA will begin phasing out tokens in January

Riders who prefer using tokens over the new SEPTA Key electronic fare card will have other options for a little while.

8 years ago

(AP Photo/Branden Camp, File)
Delaware Business Now
Delaware
Energy
Environment

After being snubbed by EPA, Delaware announces hearing on Clean Power repeal

The meeting on Jan. 8 comes after Delaware and other states in the region announced plans to go ahead with a plan that runs counter to the repeal of the Clean Power Plan.

8 years ago

Police and paramedics at the scene of a tourist bus crash in eastern Mexico Tuesday. Most of the passengers on board were had arrived aboard cruise ships and were going to view Mayan ruins.
NPR

12 dead after crash of tourist bus headed for Mayan ruins in Mexico

Among those hurt were seven Americans and two Swedish tourists, according to a spokesman for the Quintana Roo state Civil Defense agency.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, December 19, 2017

Montgomery County State Senator Daylin Leach is calling for Pennsylvania Senate leaders to address the allegations. A federal crackdown o ...

Air Date: December 19, 2017

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Books are shown from a children's library. (Jana Shea for WHYY)
Delaware

Delaware's 'Food for Fines,' program sees significant drop in participation

Participation in last week's New Castle County Libraries' annual "Food for Fines," amnesty was down 79 percent, compared to the year before.

8 years ago

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(photo courtesy Dogfish Head Beer Facebook page)
Delaware Business Now
Business
Delaware

Brewery total continues to rise in Delaware, nation

Delaware has seen continued growth in the number of breweries in recent years, with nearly 20 now open, and three or more openings in 2018.

8 years ago

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WHYY listeners share snapshots of Philly’s holiday decor

"Morning Edition" listeners tweeted photos of their decked halls, indoors and out, to @GoodMorningJen. We hope they brighten and inspire your holiday season.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks to inmates at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Center during an annual Christmas Mass at the prison on Dec. 18, 2017. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Philadelphia
Policing
Religion

Prisoners get private Christmas Mass celebrated by Philly archbishop

As Christians around the region prepare for the holy holiday, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput made a special visit to celebrate Christmas a week early with prisoners.

8 years ago

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