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In this photo provided by Jessica Hartman, Monica Newhard, (right), and her granddaughter, Helen Welch, hold their pet bichon frise, Zoey, as the dog’s rescuer, Christina Hartman, stands behind them, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Palmerton, Pa. Newhard’s brother says an eagle snatched Zoey from the yard. (Jessica Hartman via AP)
Environment

Snatched by hungry eagle, little Pa. dog lives to bark the tale

Zoey the 8-pound bichon frise was gone — taken by a hungry raptor.

8 years ago

Down the Shore
New Jersey

NWS: Blizzard to now dump 12-18" in portions of Shore

Blizzard conditions are impacting the Jersey Shore Thursday morning.

8 years ago

With heavy snow covering the roads in Sussex County, Delaware, some opted to travel by foot. (Chuck Snyder/for WHYY)
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Frigid temps, school closings, light transit schedule, and power outages expected today

Today brings frigid temperatures and difficult travel conditions to the region in the aftermath of yesterday’s winter storm.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, January 3, 2018

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection puts Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 project on hold following a number of spills. ...

Air Date: January 3, 2018

Listen 20:45
San Juan, Puerto Rico in late Sept. 2017. (Justin Auciello)
Delaware

Delaware deploys personnel to assist Puerto Rico

Three months after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, destroying homes and leaving more than 3 million residents without power, Delaware is sending aid to the island.

8 years ago

Snow and sleet did not deter two members of the Huerta family, visiting from Houston, from challenging the Rocky Steps. Philadelphia is preparing for up to 3 inches of snow beginning Thursday morning.
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly region prepares for snow storm, freezing weather on Thursday

Preparations are underway across the Philadelphia region for Thursday morning’s expected snow storm and bitterly cold weather. Here’s what you need to know.

8 years ago

A Cape May-Lewes Ferry boat crosses an icy Delaware Bay. (photo courtesy DRBA)
Delaware
Transportation

Ice sheet stacks force Cape May-Lewes Ferry to shut down

The ferry crossing between New Jersey and Delaware will not operate Thursday due to a buildup of ice on the Cape May side.

8 years ago

AP photo.
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Blizzard Warning up for the Jersey Shore

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Jersey Shore. 

8 years ago

AP photo.
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Gusty winds could spark power outages amid dangerous cold

Be prepared.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, January 2, 2018

Delaware threatens to sue the Department of Environmental Protection. A new year brings new faces to government: Larry Krasner is sworn i ...

Air Date: January 2, 2018

Listen 21:00
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Public Health

NewsWorks Tonight, January 1, 2018

Frigid temperatures in Philadelphia can’t keep the Mummers from their annual New Years strut. Meanwhile, outreach workers try to fi ...

Air Date: January 1, 2018

Listen 20:48
AP photo.
Down the Shore
New Jersey

"Plowable snow" possible later this week at the Shore

The first snowstorm of the brand new year could deliver plowable snow, forecasters say. 

8 years ago

Art Dorrington, former Sea Gull, hoists the Kelly Cup after the Boardwalk Bullies won game 5 of the East Coast Hockey League's championship series at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on May 14, 2003.
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

Art Dorrington, who broke color barrier in pro hockey, dead at 87

A Nova Scotia native, Dorrington made Atlantic City his home for decades, becoming a familiar figure everywhere from the municipal buildings to the athletic facilities.

8 years ago

This photo released by Costa Rica's Public Safety Ministry shows smoke rising from the site of a plane crash in Punta Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. A government statement says there were 10 foreigners and two Costa Rican crew members aboard the plane belonging to Nature Air, which had taken off nearby.

Plane crash in Costa Rica kills 10 US citizens, including Penn student and his family, and a couple formerly from MontCo

A plane carrying 10 U.S. citizens and two local crewmembers crashed in a wooded area, killing all aboard Sunday, Costa Rica's government said.

8 years ago

Protesters are shown gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the Women's March in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan 21, 2017. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
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Philadelphia
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A year later, Women’s March organizers see need for ongoing protest

Millions rallied worldwide for women's rights during last year's Women's March. Organizers in Philly expect even bigger crowds this year.

8 years ago

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