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Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

Protesters hold signs advocating for supervised injection sites.

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Mayor Kenney is vetoing Philly ban on supervised injection sites, will send legislation back to City Council

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CEO of the College of Physicians, Mütter Museum resigns after a tumultuous 2 years

Dr. Mira Irons' brief tenure was marked by turmoil; a mass exodus of staff, and major changes in terms of the museum’s online exhibits.

Community

‘Say his name’: Hundreds flood Philly streets after judge dismisses charges in police killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr.

"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”

20 hours ago

Education

‘Saddled with debt’: As student loan repayments loom, many Philly-area borrowers aren’t ready

After a payment freeze of more than three years, borrowers face an uncertain future.

14 hours ago

Community

Operation Hug the Block marches on: Late-night Peace Patrols, community safety, and a City Council promise

On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.

13 hours ago

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Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

Mayor Kenney is vetoing Philly ban on supervised injection sites, will send legislation back to City Council

CEO of the College of Physicians, Mütter Museum resigns after a tumultuous 2 years

‘Say his name’: Hundreds flood Philly streets after judge dismisses charges in police killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr.

‘Saddled with debt’: As student loan repayments loom, many Philly-area borrowers aren’t ready

Operation Hug the Block marches on: Late-night Peace Patrols, community safety, and a City Council promise

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