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A dolphin washed ashore in Sea Isle City. (Image: Marine Mammal Stranding Center)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Multiple marine mammals wash ashore in N.J.

Marine mammal experts are investigating why five marine mammals have come ashore in New Jersey in recent days.

9 years ago

Joe Biden
Delaware
Kids
Medicine

Biden foundation partners with Doylestown Health to help prevent sex abuse of kids

Former Vice President Joe Biden visits Warminster to announce efforts of son's foundation to train medical professionals in better recognizing signs of molestation.

9 years ago

A man with a megaphone during a protest at Temple University
Higher Education
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‘Stadium Stompers’ protest outside Temple University trustees meeting

Outside of Temple University’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, members of the Stadium Stompers used a megaphone to publicize seve ...

9 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight October 10, 2017

A Delaware bank settles a major fraud case. Democrats could gain power in Delaware County. And President Trump rolls back the clean power plan.

Air Date: October 10, 2017

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Delaware
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Delaware police officer attacked by pit bulls

Two pit bulls were put down after attacking a New Castle County police officer responding to a burglary call.

9 years ago

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Policing

Temple University student killed by police after car crashes

Cariann Hithon of Bowie, Maryland, crashed into several cars Sunday evening as people watched from sidewalk cafes in the tourist district known as South Beach.

9 years ago

(Big Stock photo)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Gas prices continue to drop at the Jersey Shore

Motorists continue to see lower prices at Jersey Shore gas pumps.

9 years ago

A Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) surveys the surf area of Brant Beach, NJ during a restoration project in June of 2013. (Photo by USACE)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Beach replenishment gets underway in northern Ocean County

A project that includes the construction of engineered beaches and protective dunes along a 14 mile stretch of the northern Ocean County peninsula is now underway. 

9 years ago

A bearded man in a Harley Davidson tshirt and a hat stands in a home; the flag of Puerto Rico hands in the window behind him
Philadelphia

Philly artists fundraising for Puerto Rico driven in part by political fervor

Grimaldi Baez says the government is botching hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, but Baez and other Philly artists are not content to criticize from 2,500 miles away.

9 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight October 9, 2017

A recent incident during the construction of Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline may have spread underground pollution, State Impact P ...

Air Date: October 9, 2017

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StateImpact Pennsylvania
Energy

Protesters park cars to blockade Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline work site

Anti-pipeline activists in Lancaster County formed a vehicle blockade Monday that temporarily obstructed access to a work site for the Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline.

9 years ago

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Delaware

31 neglected animals rescued in Delaware

Delaware animal control and cruelty officers encountered a grisly scene in Seaford over the weekend including 43 dead dogs.

9 years ago

Sandra Clark, WHYY's vice president for news
Explainers

Dear readers, NewsWorks is now WHYY News

On Monday, Oct. 9, we launch the new WHYY.org, and NewsWorks.org becomes WHYY News. Different name, new location, same great reporting — and a beautiful new website.

9 years ago

Delaware Business Now
Business
Delaware
Economic Development

Harvey, Hanna confirms plans to purchase GM Boxwood site

Former GM plant that was to be Fisker's home has a new buyer with plans to redevelop the massive property on Boxwood Rd. in Newport, Delaware.

9 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey

Unseasonably warm week will feature potential of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday

You'll have to wait a bit longer for crisp fall weather and frost on the pumpkin at the Jersey Shore as beach weather will continue to reign.

9 years ago

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