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Mar 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Water Fight: Town Sues Big Tech for Polluted Supply

Will power in Willingboro now meets legal power as the local water authority takes a major technology firm and several others to federal court. The lawsuit claims that dangerous chemicals, known as PFAS and 1‑4 dioxane, have seeped into the town’s groundwater. These substances are listed by federal

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

Will Wade’s last game with the NC State men’s basketball team ended in a 68‑66 loss to Texas, cementing his decision to move on. After the defeat, he spoke to reporters in a tone that suggested the program was still far from where it should be. Wade admitted that his team “didn’t spend as much time

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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Science Day at Willow Bend Turns Into a Treasure Hunt

Willow Bend’s annual Science Saturday has become a lively hunt for hidden relics, drawing families and curious minds to the park’s winding paths. The event opens with a brief welcome that explains how participants can search for small artifacts buried in the soil, each item linked to a story about l

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Barbour’s Quiet Fight for Equality

William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program

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Feb 16 2026FINANCE

Wall Street's Big Bet on Simple Yes or No Trading

Wall Street is trying to bring back an old idea: "yes or no" trading. This is where you bet on whether something will happen or not. It's like flipping a coin, but with money. The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) wants to bring this back, but with a twist. They want to make it look like the pre

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Feb 14 2026CRIME

Ames Creator Shines Light on Unsolved Crime's Impact

Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

The Money Game: Why Wall Street’s “Investment” is a Mirage

Wall Street’s big bonuses are often tied to a question that many people don’t ask: what does the money actually do? In earlier times, banks took deposits and used them to build real things—railways, factories, homes. Today’s finance giants mostly make money by arranging deals, trading securities, an

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Why High-End Gyms Are the New Office for Wall Street

Wall Street professionals are flocking to high-end gyms like Equinox and Life Time, but it's not just about the fancy equipment or luxurious amenities. These gyms have become a hotspot for networking and displaying social status. For many in the finance world, joining an expensive gym is like joini

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at 89. His contributions were immense, yet he remained humble. He led the charge against smallpox, a disease now eradicated thanks to human effort. Foege's work didn't stop there. He served as the director of the Centers for Disease Cont

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