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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 22 2026WEATHER

Sunny Day Ahead, Storms Loom After Night

Washington, D. C. will enjoy a warm Sunday that is almost 25 degrees above the usual for this time of year, but it won’t break any records. Temperatures will climb to the upper 70s and lower 80s, with the Shenandoah Valley seeing highs close to 90 degrees. The city’s all‑time high, set in 1907, is 9

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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 2026POLITICS

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

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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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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Budget Cuts Hit Early Learning and Schools in Washington

Washington lawmakers agreed on a new budget that will raise overall spending but slash money for early childhood programs and public schools. The plan pulls almost a billion dollars from the state’s rainy‑day reserve and adds a modest tax hike to cover the gaps. Even with these cuts, total state spe

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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 15 2026SPORTS

College Sports in a New Money Game

Washington State University is now part of a fast‑moving world where athletes can earn money and transfer schools at will. The old rules that kept players in one place for years have been replaced by a free‑market system. Players can now enter the transfer portal and move whenever they want, as long

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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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