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How support for Trump is causing a rift in the evangelical church
WEBNov 29, 2023 · To answer his own question about why many evangelicals support Trump, Alberta reported from evangelical churches around the country, ranging from megachurches to half-filled, small churches and the church he grew up in in a suburb of Detroit. He also reported from Christian colleges and religious advocacy organizations.
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WEBJan 15, 2022 · Philly’s New Poet Laureate Wants to Bring Poetry to the Public. Jad Sleiman | WHYY. , January 15, 2022. An assistant professor at Bryn Mawr College has been named Philadelphia's new poet laureate. Airea D. Matthews’ road to honored poet was a winding one, having left behind a career in the business world to pursue her art.
Where Did the Term 'DJ' Come From? - WDIY
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · A disc jockey or DJ is a name that's been common in the radio industry since its early days. To trace its origins, Neil Hever will have to go back to 1940. According to WNEW's 50th anniversary book Where the Memory Lingers, Walter Winchell was first inspired to use the term "disc jockey" after listening to WNEW's Martin Block who …
What New York's ban on gas-powered heat could mean for the
WEBDec 26, 2021 · ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: Earlier this month, the New York City Council passed a ban on gas-powered heat and stove appliances in newly constructed buildings. The move makes it the largest city in the country to pass such a ban, which will take effect in 2023 for buildings under seven stories, while …
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still ... - WDIY
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Groundhog Day has its roots in ancient midwinter ceremonies. How did the U.S. end up celebrating Groundhog Day in the first place? It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn State University who also works as a ranger at Gettysburg National ...
Warm Handoff Program Available to Assist Suicide Attempt
WEBMay 19, 2022 · The Northampton County Division of Mental Health says a new program is available to help suicide attempt survivors at Lehigh Valley Health Network behavioral health units in the county. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.
How Bridgeport is Recovering Almost Three Months After …
WEBDec 4, 2021 · One Montgomery County town is still trying to rebound from the historic Schuylkill River flooding caused when the remnants of Hurricane Ida swept through two months ago. Hundreds of residents were displaced, and property damage was extensive. WHYY’s Robby Brod has more on how Bridgeport is rebuilding.
Sharing Stories of the Steel with NMIH's Andria Zaia and ... - WDIY
WEBSep 29, 2023 · Aurea Ortiz welcomes Andria Zaia, Executive Director of the National Museum of Industrial History and former steelworker, community volunteer and Latino community advocate Guillermo Lopez to talk about the upcoming Steel Weekend & Steelworkers Reunion 2023, running from Sept. 30-Oct. 1.. They also talk about the museum's ongoing "Forging Community" initiative, the importance of preserving the ...