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In this photo of a letter released by Vatican Media, retired Pope Benedict XVI praises a volume of books about the theological training of Pope Francis. The Vatican admitted Thursday, March 14, 2018 that it blurred the final two lines of the letter's first page, where Benedict begins to acknowledge that he didn't read the books and doesn't have time to write a theological assessment of Francis as requested. (Vatican Media photo via AP)
International
Religion

Vatican bows to pressure, releases retired pope’s letter

The so-called "Lettergate" scandal has embarrassed the Vatican for the past week.

8 years ago

Workers roll barrels of Guinness in June 1955 on a quayside in Dublin. (Bert Hardy/Getty Images)
NPR
History

For St. Patrick’s Day, a true tale of 8 sailors saved by Guinness

If you're picking up a glass of Guinness this St. Patrick's Day, savor it while pondering this story from 1917.

8 years ago

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, @followme2thesea/Instagram made a sea glass shamrock.
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Sunny weekend ahead at the Jersey Shore

Abundant sunshine will be on tap for the Jersey Shore this weekend.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, March 16, 2018

A Delaware teen meets with Governor Carney to discuss gun violence. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, provides details o ...

Air Date: March 16, 2018

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Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books on the corner of Church Street and Germantown Avenue in East Germantown. (Michael Bixler/Hidden City)
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Housing
Public Spaces

We asked Philly to tell us what gentrification feels like. Here’s what we heard.

Here is some of the talkback we got on social media about our gentrification series.

8 years ago

Listen 5:46
Upper Darby Police Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Pennsylvania
Policing
Public Safety

Former Philly cop, now Upper Darby chief, offers nuanced take on halting gun violence

'I’m not against the NRA, but I’m not for the NRA,' says Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood.

8 years ago

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Delaware

First for March 16, 2018

Discrimination Debate How far should Delaware school districts go in making sure they don’t discriminate aga ...

Air Date: March 16, 2018

Delaware Business Now
Delaware
Energy
Environment

Delaware issues $750,000 penalty to Sunoco Claymont site

The DNREC order calls for a cash penalty of $600,000 from Sunoco and an additional $150,000 for an environmental improvement project.

8 years ago

Olivia Sandom, Senior at Julia R. Masterman, and Bryan Taylor, Senior at Academy at Palumbo, during the student walk out against gun violence at City Hall
NewsWorks Tonight
National

Guns now second most important problem in America, 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 5:02
DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan shows her digital driver's license on her cellphone. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Delaware
Technology
Transportation

Delaware tests digital driver’s license app

Need to show your Delaware driver’s license? There’s an app for that.

8 years ago

The clock tower of Philadelphia City Hall is seen form the building's courtyard. (Nathaniel Hamilton/for WHYY, file)
Kids
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

Philly stops foster care intakes due to LGBT discrimination

City contracts prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

8 years ago

WIldwood Fire Department image.
Down the Shore

Firefighters rescue man stuck in mud amid rapidly rising tide

A man escaped injury after firefighters came to his rescue and pulled him a muddy tidal waterway on Thursday, authorities say.

8 years ago

Austinites gathered at the Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church last night after three bombings have killed two people this month.
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National
Public Safety

After bombings, Austinites come together to emphasize unity over fear

Organized by the Austin Justice Coalition and Austin Black Lives Matter, the gathering was an opportunity for neighbors to come together and get to know one another.

8 years ago

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki's $162 million budget for fiscal year 2019 doesn't include a property tax increase, but would increase water and sewer fees by 4 percent.(File/WHYY)
Delaware
Economy

Proposed Wilmington budget grows by 4.8 percent

Mayor Mike Purzycki's $162 million budget for fiscal year 2019 doesn't include a property tax increase, but it would increase water and sewer fees by 4 percent.

8 years ago

Jason’s Cozyday is one of Olney’s most popular hang out spots for young people.
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Economic Development
Philadelphia

How Olney became one of Philly’s fastest-growing communities — without gentrification

No one could argue that Olney, in upper North Philadelphia, is gentrifying. But that doesn’t mean the neighborhood isn’t revitalizing.

8 years ago

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