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Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family
The Sackler family must contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years. Most of the money is to go to government entities to fight the opioid crisis.
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House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files
Tuesday's vote provides a further boost to the demands that the Justice Department release its case files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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Center City’s former Macy’s building will be ‘Home for the Holidays’ one more time
Opera Philadelphia and WHYY will present a holiday concert in the Wanamaker Building Dec. 2, to be broadcast on TV12 on Dec. 23.
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Listen 1:25After 200 years, Philadelphia’s Jefferson University now has a song
Thomas Jefferson University asked one of its customer service employees to write an alma mater.
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Listen 1:20Philadelphia’s Market East corridor is poised for change. Here’s what to know
The shopping district has struggled for decades. Now its future is back in the spotlight.
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The executive order calls for scholarships, especially at faith-based institutions such as Villanova University. But experts say what foster youth need the most is guidance.
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Listen 1:17Eight people were killed and 20 were hurt after the plane, operated by the Mexican company Med Jets, crashed in Northeast Philly in January.
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Parent company Tower Health will lay off 131 people at Pottstown Hospital by January and close the facility’s ICU, cancer center and endoscopy suite.
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Listen 1:11‘Consequential decision’: PJM electrical grid to decide who pays bill for massive data centers
Delaware and Maryland state lawmakers say ratepayers should not pick up the tab for energy-hungry data centers.
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Listen 1:05EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure the Clean Water Act is focused on flowing bodies of water, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.
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In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.
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Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game
Their 8-2 record puts them in contention to take the top seed and earn home-field advantage as the Super Bowl champions go for a repeat.
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For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means
Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched.
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Millions of gallons of raw sewage spill into Camden County’s waterways each year
The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.
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Listen 1:19About 3 in 4 Pennsylvanians will still qualify for some tax credits, but the amounts will, on average, be smaller. Others face paying for plans at full price.
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