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Man fatally shot after producing gun during struggle with officers: Officials
According to First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford, officers were conducting a "pedestrian investigation" at Mutter and Somerset streets around 6:30 p.m.
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Bucks County commissioners say sheriff does not have power to sign agreement with ICE
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has threatened to file a lawsuit challenging the agreement.
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A two-episode podcast by WHYY News explores the exclusive story of a helicopter pilot who warned the city that “the bunker’s no threat” before the police dropped the bomb.
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Measles is very contagious. Here’s how to avoid it
A person infected with measles recently attended a New Jersey Shakira concert. More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed across the U.S. this year.
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Races for Philly and Pa. courts wrapped up with expected outcomes, with 1 exception
Although most winners received endorsements from bar associations and their parties, a candidate for Superior Court advanced with neither.
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Listen 0:59Philly’s zoning board may gain leverage to hold private developers more accountable
A bill moving through City Council would require developers to legally commit to creating affordable housing they’ve promised the community.
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Listen 1:11Meyer’s cabinet secretaries skipped a port expansion task force meeting for a second month in a row and required questions in writing.
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Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments
The EP features four live songs from his concert in England last week, along with his on-stage comments attacking Trump's “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."
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Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill spans more than 1,000 pages. Here’s what’s inside it
Democrats say they will fight what House party leader Hakeem Jeffries calls “this extreme and toxic bill.”
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges
The prosecutor’s complaint says McIver attempted to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and pushed into and grabbed ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents.
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More than 6,000 write-in votes for Pat Dugan in the Republican primary qualify him to run as a Republican for DA in November.
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Listen 1:08Abington Township, Borough of Rockledge voters pass referendum to fund new middle school
The school district will use a $285 million investment bond to construct the new facility.
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Listen 0:46Camden students and parents are rallying against deep school cuts: ‘They don’t care about us’
The cuts, which include hundreds of jobs, will affect essential staff and programs, district families say.
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Listen 1:10In Holmesburg, a vacant lot turned sunflower farm offers a place for Philly veterans to rebuild
At the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, Heroic Gardens uses horticultural therapy to support veterans’ mental health.
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Listen 5:20Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area
An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.
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