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Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., center, speaks with reporters after he and Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee met with President Joe Biden to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court vacancy, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Radio Times

The Regional Roundup – March 14th

How can we talk to kids about Ukraine? And, we hear from U.S. Senator from Delaware Chris Coons about the war unfolding, Biden's SCOTUS pick, inflation and more.

Air Date: March 14, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:29
Joro spiders as big as the palm of your hand could soon expand their territory from the Southeast to as far north as Delaware. (Courtesy of UGA)
Science

Panic over big spiders possibly migrating to Delaware is ‘just hype,’ researcher says

It’s the worst nightmare for someone with arachnophobia. Giant spiders the size of your palm could soon call parts of the Delaware Valley home.

3 years ago

In this April 28, 2011, photo, an Afghan National Army pickup truck passes parked U.S. armored military vehicles, as smoke rises from a fire in a trash burn pit at Forward Operating Base Caferetta Nawzad, Helmand province south of Kabul, Afghanistan. The House just passed legislation that may dramatically boost health care services and disability benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Simon Klingert, File)
Radio Times

The Regional Roundup – March 7th

House passes bill for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Amtrak engineer found not guilty. And, once-critically endangered bald eagles are being tested for lead poisoning.

Air Date: March 7, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:41
Delaware bird rescue temporarily closes after bird tests positive for contagious disease. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Delaware bird rescue temporarily closes after bird tests positive for contagious disease

Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research is now in quarantine.

3 years ago

Police stop traffic on Broad Street
Radio Times
Community

The Regional Roundup – February 14th

We look at geothermal energy as a switch from fossil fuels in the region. A new law prohibits traffic stops for minor offenses in Philly. And, Covid in white-tailed deer.

Air Date: February 14, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:12
Rosie Alfaro and her two sons, Marcus and Mason at their farm in Bucks County. (Courtesy of Earth's Best Organics)
Community

A small farm is battling with Upper Makefield Township to stay in business

Is it agriculture or entertainment? Is it too small, or not commercial enough? These are among the issues one couple say they face, with no resolution.

3 years ago

Groundhog Club co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil
Weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter

Thousands of people gathered at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he had seen his shadow.

3 years ago

Horseshoe crabs are pictured on a beach
Science

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission advances move to harvest female horseshoe crabs

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has approved a new model for analyzing wildlife that would guide quotas beyond just male crabs.

3 years ago

Willow, the Biden family's new pet cat, wanders around the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Washington. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have added Willow, a 2-year-old, green-eyed, gray and white feline from Pennsylvania, to their pet family.  The Washington Monument can be seen in the distance. (Erin Scott/The White House via AP)
Community

Here, kitty: Bidens welcome cat named Willow to White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have finally added the long-promised cat to their pet family.

3 years ago

Horseshoe crabs are pictured on a beach
Science

Controversial proposal would lift limits on horseshoe crab harvesting in the Delaware Bay

Conservationists are concerned the plan would lead to overharvesting, and threaten the endangered red knot bird, which relies on horseshoe crab eggs for sustenance.

3 years ago

Radio Times
Science

Animal rituals and elephant evolution

Elephant researcher Caitlin O'Connell on "Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and ourselves" and tuskless elephant evolution.

Air Date: January 25, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Two pups tug on the same toy during Puppy Bowl XVII.
Community

Meet the Delaware Valley rescue pups competing in Puppy Bowl 2022

On Sunday, Feb. 13, Puppy Bowl XVIII will feature 16 dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

3 years ago

Studio shot of white grey ferret isolated over white background
The Pulse
Health

Unusual Pets

Americans love their pets — as many as seven out of 10 households are home to cats, dogs, birds… or more unusual animal choices. ...

Air Date: January 21, 2022

Listen 49:15
Ms. V smiles at one her chickens in her yard in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

How backyard chickens blur the lines between farm animal and pet

In some cities, like Philadelphia, people run afoul of the law by keeping chickens. But back in the old days, it was the natural order of things.

3 years ago

Listen 11:03
A spotted lanternfly is seen in a bush in Dauphin County on Sept. 7, 2021. (Rachel McDevitt / StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Penn State researchers aim to debunk myths surrounding spotted lanternfly

Some misconceptions about the spotted lanternfly came as a result of misunderstandings about the bug soon after it was discovered in Berks County in 2014.

3 years ago

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