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The former Black Panther member, who was convicted of the 1981 murder of a white Philadelphia police officer, says corrections officials have wrongly delayed the procedure.
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Teachers union ratifies 3-year deal with Philadelphia school district
The contract proposal, approved by 70% of members, included a 3% pay hike, $1,400 bonus and improved working conditions.
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Listen 1:07Philadelphia Catholic schools review safety protocols after Minneapolis shooting
“Providing safe environments for everyone … is always a top priority,” said Ken Gavin, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief communications officer.
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Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.
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Judge grants temporary injunction over SEPTA’s service cuts
While current service reductions will remain in place, the reduced service to Regional Rail scheduled for next week has been paused pending another hearing set for Sept. 4.
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New Jersey’s massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday
Officials in Paramus argue that the mall's retailers have been open on Sundays for nearly a year, despite promises to comply with the law.
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Murphy noted that the helicopter involved in the April 10 crash was based in Kearny, New Jersey, and plummeted into the Hudson River near the Jersey City waterfront.
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The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for people 65 and older and younger adults and children with underlying medical conditions.
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Listen 1:22The map highlights more than 150 historic sites in New Jersey that can be accessed by bus, light rail and train.
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The move from a “paramilitary mindset” to a more service-oriented model is the goal of a five-year strategic plan, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
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A Night for the Ages: Schwarber’s historic performance rewrites Phillies history
Schwarber became just the fourth Phillies player, and 21st in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game, finishing with a team-record nine RBIs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 win
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Republican state lawmakers complain they were not consulted before Democrats announced bipartisan committee hearings.
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Listen 0:52Uber offers free rides to Philly seniors amid SEPTA cuts
The partnership between the rideshare giant and local nonprofits will help Philly’s most vulnerable population get around in the wake of SEPTA service cuts.
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Listen 0:52Service will be restored on the 31, 84, 88 and six 400-level routes starting Tuesday. The city will use some of its SEPTA subsidy funds to restore them.
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Swatting group ‘likely responsible’ for campus shooter hoaxes at Villanova and others: Report
Analysts believe it's very likely a swatting group made false emergency reports targeting at least 10 universities, including Villanova.
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