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In this April 1972 photo made available by NASA, John Young salutes the U.S. flag at the Descartes landing site on the moon during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity. NASA says the astronaut, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, died on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. He was 87. (Charles M. Duke Jr./NASA via AP)

Space

NASA: Legendary astronaut, moonwalker John Young has died

Young died Friday night at home in Houston following complications from pneumonia.

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Philadelphia

Firefighter, resident killed in North Philly row home fire

A veteran firefighter and a resident were killed when a fast-moving fire roared through a Philadelphia row home.

8 years ago

Puerto Ricans celebrate Three Kings Day every Jan. 6 with parades, parties, and musical performances. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

NPR

History

New Three Kings Day traditions form in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria

While Christmas was subdued, morale on the island is being re-energized by this weekend's celebration.

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This July 16, 2017 photo pictures Tri State coach Julius Erving questioning a call during a game against 3's Company during in the BIG3 Basketball League in Philadelphia, Pa. Erving fell ill at the Philadelphia 76ers' game Friday night and was taken to a hospital. (Rich Schultz/AP Photo)

Sports

Hall of Famer Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving falls ill at 76ers game

There was no immediate update on his condition.

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NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, January 5, 2018

Friends and colleagues remember former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne. Bobby Allyn explains the debate over a possible supervised inje ...

Air Date: January 5, 2018

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Homeless men crowd into the dining room of the Sunday Breakfast Association, where a prayer service was being held.

Bitter cold sparks continuing Philly efforts to shelter homeless

Through Monday morning, the warming center at Cione Recreation will be open 24 hours a day —.and no ID is necessary to come inside.

8 years ago

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In the most recent Gallup polling, 74 percent of Americans rated the U.S. Postal Service as excellent. Overall, those polled approve of federal agencies, but not the U.S. government. (Matt Rourke/AP, file)

NewsWorks Tonight

Majority like U.S. agencies — but not government, Gallup 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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Tabernacle Fire Lt. Jason Penwell hugs his 15-year-old son after responding to a blaze that gutted his family's home Wednesday. (Maryann Smith)

New Jersey

Public Safety

After his house burns down, firefighter ‘humbled’ by South Jersey community’s kindness

A South Jersey firefighter racing to douse a blaze got a nasty surprise: It was his house that was burning down. The community has rallied to help his family recover.

8 years ago

Down the Shore

New Jersey

Here's how much snow fell at the Jersey Shore

Just wow. An intense blizzard crippled the Jersey Shore on Thursday, dumping nearly 20 inches of snow in areas that drifted halfwa ...

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, January 4, 2018

The Trump administration’s recent decision to effectively hold off on building a new Amtrak tunnel under the Hudson River is raisin ...

Air Date: January 4, 2018

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Transportation

Cops: Car careens down icy hill, slams into SEPTA train, killing 1

Authorities say a passenger is dead after a vehicle couldn't stop at the bottom of a steep, snow-covered hill and slammed into a commuter train on its way to Philadelphia.

8 years ago

Delaware Business Now

Business

Delaware

Portion of SPCA site in Stanton to become Royal Farms under lease deal

The Delaware SPCA has announced a development plan for its site in Stanton. The first to be developed will house a Royal Farms convenience store and gas pumps.

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