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America no longer a ‘nation of immigrants,’ US Citizenship and Immigration Services says
USCIS officials say the new mission statement reflects the focus on "fairness, lawfulness, efficiency, as well as protecting American workers and safeguarding the homeland."
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How ‘Black History Untold’ empowered its creator
Journalist and storyteller Sofiya Ballin says her identity series “Black History Untold” is more than a black history project.
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Listen 5:51NewsWorks Tonight, February 22, 2018
While so-called sanctuary cities get a lot of media attention for refusing to work with immigration officials, some Pennsylvania towns ar ...
Air Date: February 22, 2018
Listen 23:08To celebrate Reading Terminal Market’s 125th, shopping like it’s 1893
As a part of Reading Terminal Market's 125th anniversary celebration, some vendors were selling some items for what they would have cost when the market first opened in 1983.
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Gun-control activist launches run for Congress from new Montco district
Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are also setting their sights on new 4th District seat in U.S. House.
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Blades residents’ water safe to drink after flushing, Delaware officials say
Residents in Blades will soon be able to drink public water, a couple weeks after their supply was determined to be unsafe.
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A new survey finds 81% of women have experienced sexual harassment
"The findings show that this is a pervasive problem and permeates all sectors of our lives," says Holly Kearl, the main author of the report.
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10-year-old shot, killed in Asbury Park
Investigators are on the scene of a shooting in Asbury Park that left a 10-year-old dead and a woman wounded.
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NewsWorks Tonight, February 21, 2018
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski takes the stand in his corruption trial. Philadelphia’s DA’s office announces it will no longe ...
Air Date: February 21, 2018
Listen 22:59‘America’s pastor’ Billy Graham dies at 99
Billy Graham, the most famous minister of his era, died Wednesday at his home in Montreat, N.C., spokesman Todd Shearer tells NPR.
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At Philly vigil for Florida shooting victims, a call for tougher gun laws
Naiser Robinson, 17, said hearing about the Florida shooting made him think of his friend Cece Johnson who was 16 when he was caught in a fatal crossfire.
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NewsWorks Tonight, February 20, 2018
Chris Borick, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion discusses Pennsylvania ...
Air Date: February 20, 2018
Listen 22:15Report detailing harassment at NPR cites ‘high level of distrust’ of management
Concerns about misconduct were reportedly flagged throughout Oreskes' two-and-a-half year tenure at the network right up to the day he was fired.
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Philly Zoo euthanizes polar bear Coldilocks after 37 years
At 37, Coldilocks outlived most polar bears, whose typical lifespan is 23 years. She was euthanized after suffering from several age-related ailments.
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Explosive demolition operations at Naval Weapons Station Earle through Wednesday
If you live near Naval Weapons Station Earle, don’t be alarmed by loud booms coming from the installation through Wednesday.
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