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Costs for Pa. prison system are soaring despite facility closures, putting officials in the hot seat
Prison officials want $300 million in additional taxpayer money in next year’s budget despite a declining population of incarcerated people and the closure of two facilities.
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No more work from home: Mayor Parker issues return to office order for thousands of city employees
It’s the end of the pandemic-era policy that allowed thousands of Philadelphia city employees to work from home for at least part of their work week.
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Listen 1:04Pro-Palestinian protesters at Drexel ignore call to disband as arrests nationwide surpass 3,000
Drexel's campus remained on lockdown, with classes being held virtually as police kept watch over the demonstration on the school's Korman Quad.
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What we’ve learned so far in the Trump hush money trial and what to watch for as it wraps up
Here's a look at what the two sides have argued, who has been missing from the case, what to listen for in the final days and what prosecutors will have to prove.
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Judge admonishes defense witness for his behavior after prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial
The judge overseeing the trial briefly closed the courtroom after admonishing a defense witness for his behavior. Michael Cohen was the last prosecution witness.
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‘The perfect spot’: Weavers Way opens new grocery store in Germantown
The new co-op opening comes as the neighborhood experiences a rise in residential development.
12 hours ago
Listen 0:47The new mobile vehicle offers career development resources on resume writing, interview skills, job searching and more.
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Listen 1:16Thwarting the revolution: Mercer Museum explains historic outlawry of the Doan Gang
Was Bucks County’s Doan Gang a band of libertarian heroes or revolutionary traitors? Discuss at the Mercer Museum.
13 hours ago
Listen 1:39Delaware lawmakers support new inspector general’s office to increase transparency
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Laura Sturgeon would create an inspector general’s office, which has been discussed as far back as 2007.
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Listen 1:10Cabrini University holds its final graduation ceremony before school closes indefinitely
After 67 years of operation, the university announced last June that it would close indefinitely. Kylie Kelce gave the final commencement speech.
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More than 28% of Black Philadelphians face food insecurity. Philabundance wants to fix that
Food insecurity in the region has jumped nearly 8% in three years, and 67% of residents live below the threshold for SNAP benefits.
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Google and CCP launch partnership to expand access to tech certificate courses in Philly
There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.
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A French food safety giant is building an innovation center in Philly’s Navy Yard
BioMérieux’s new 32,000-square-foot space will have offices, manufacturing and research and development, plus a warehouse.
2 days ago
Drexel students, pro-Palestinian protesters erect Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Drexel’s campus
Protesters marched through Center City demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and marking the anniversary of the 1948 Nakba.
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The New Republic magazine gathered local and national figures to discuss concerns about a second Trump administration.
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