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School District of Philadelphia cafeteria workers and climate staff reach tentative deal to avert strike

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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

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Health

Norristown hospital ‘abruptly’ slashes behavioral health staff and services for older adults

The senior behavioral health unit at Suburban Community Hospital stopped admitting new patients about two weeks ago, nurses said.

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Philly Fringe co-founder Nick Stuccio to step down after 27 years

Nick Stuccio built Philly Fringe into a major cultural event with a national reputation. He will step down in April 2024.

16 hours ago

Education

Pa. lawmakers push for state funding for school monitoring program in hopes of slowing gun violence

The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.

16 hours ago

Politics & Policy

A Delaware state senator wants term limits. But his bill to institute them remains stuck in committee run by longest-serving lawmaker

The measure was introduced by first-term legislator Eric Buckson, who says it’s good policy to “let fresh ideas and fresh blood present themselves.”

17 hours ago

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