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Summer sweespstakes: NewsWorks is giving away a $300 Visa gift card

newsworks@whyy.org (NewsWorks Staff) — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT

America’s oldest Italian restaurant is right here in Philadelphia

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

A big Feed congrats to Ralph’s, the nation’s oldest Italian restaurant.

Chester brothers killed in crash with tanker truck

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:45:01 GMT

Two brothers were killed last night when a tanker truck carrying milk collided with their vehicle.

Camden County issued a Heat Alert through Tuesday

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Health officials in Camden County, New Jersey have issued a Heat Alert continuing today, Sunday, May 27, through Tuesday, May 29.

N.J. officials offer a reward in the burning death of a homeless man

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Officials are looking for help in the two-month old murder investigation of a homeless man in New Jersey and they are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

One dead, four in custody after Sunday morning shooting

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:00:10 GMT

Police have four suspects in custody in connection with an early morning shooting on the 2200 block of Hemberger Street in South Philadelphia.

Local volunteers search for increasingly rare shellfish

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Nearly 75 volunteers were recently trained to scour the area in search of one of the most imperiled species on the continent.

Delaware’s tire-recycling program a success

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:20:30 GMT

Delaware’s most recent scrap tire drop-off event was a huge success. But no worries if you missed it. There’s another one scheduled for the fall.

Charges dropped against N.J. woman in ‘texting and driving’ case

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:45:00 GMT

A judge in Morris County, New Jersey ruled Friday on a texting and driving case that has been closely watched.

Chester woman found dead after wall collapse

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:25:00 GMT

A Chester woman died early Saturday morning when the second-story floor and wall collapsed beneath her.

Montgomery County mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sat, 26 May 2012 19:00:31 GMT

Though no human cases have yet been confirmed, the Montgomery County Health Department has issued a press release stating that a test pool in Pottstown has tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Local 'Made in America' performer part of city’s illegal dirt bike culture

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

How did Philly's illegal dirt bike riders get mixed up with the upcoming 'Made in America' festival? Because of a guy by the name of Robert Williams, also known as Meek Mill.

Entertainment Guide: antiques, fireworks, concerts, kites, and music

newsworks@whyy.org (NewsWorks Staff) — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:50:09 GMT

Check out the NewsWorks Weekly Entertainment Guide for events in and around the city this Memorial Day weekend.

Independence Visitor Center wants you this weekend

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:30:20 GMT

Holiday weekends in Philadelphia are a special time. Most have fled the urban jungle for the sights and sounds of the seashore. But for those that stay behind, Philadelphia’s main attractions are primed and ready to please.

Number of Pa. dog bites is on the rise

newsworks@whyy.org (Marilyn S. D'Angelo) — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:30:06 GMT

Statistics show that the number of dog bites in Pennsylvania has risen from last year.

N.J. Shore weather and traffic watch: sunshine and long lines

newsworks@whyy.org (NewsWorks Staff) — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Temperatures will hover around 80 degrees down the shore this weekend. The N.J. Department of Transportation has suspended all construction on state highways this weekend.

Early morning fire leaves one dead, others injured

newsworks@whyy.org (NewsWorks Staff) — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:10:10 GMT

An early morning apartment fire in Camden, New Jersey has left one child dead, one injured, and four others hospitalized.

Measles confirmed in Philly resident, patrons of popular bar exposed

newsworks@whyy.org (Shannon McDonald) — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:30:20 GMT

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is hoping to reach anyone who was at the Barcade in Fishtown the evening of May 12 or morning of May 13.

That's when patrons may have been exposed to the measles, courtesy of a resident who recently traveled to Thailand and has since been confirmed to have the disease.

NBC10 weather forecast: Hot and humid for the holiday weekend

newsworks@whyy.org (NBC10) — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:04:45 GMT

N.J. bill would ban the slaughter and sale of horses for human consumption

newsworks@whyy.org (Shannon McDonald) — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:31:44 GMT

A New Jersey bill would fine people caught knowingly slaughtering or selling horses for the purpose of human consumption.

The Assembly has approved legislation following a federal ban lifted last fall that reverses an earlier decision by Congress to withdraw funding to inspect plants that butcher horses.

According to the News of Cumberland County, anyone caught slaughtering, selling or buying a horse for human consumption could be charged with a disorderly persons offense. The penalty is $100 and 30 days in jail, but violators also face fines of $500 to $1,000 for each horse.