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Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers
The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.
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Norristown chooses Michael Trail as police chief
Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s top cop, would become Norristown’s fourth police chief in four years.
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In a 3-peat, WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for its Climate Fixers series
The award-winning Climate Fixers profiled “innovative people working locally to cool the earth, heal the planet and help neighbors thrive.”
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Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community
Joel Berrocal, executive director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, is teaming up with Grundy Library to collect stories from Bristol’s Puerto Rican community.
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Listen 1:52The county’s first cannabis shop blends surf shop charm with strict compliance, community engagement and education for customers 21 to 90.
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Electricity bills are going up in the Philly region. Who’s in charge of the grid, anyway?
A little-known organization called PJM Interconnection directs the flow of electricity. Here’s how its actions can impact your bills.
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As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to haggle over a budget, SEPTA says it will move forward with cuts as planned.
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Listen 1:41Philadelphians fighting FDR Park renovation can continue their case in city court, judge says
It’s a procedural win for opponents of the renovation, who argue turf athletic fields and a new tidal wetland will radically change the park.
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Listen 1:07Delaware State University President Tony Allen charged with drunk driving
Tony Allen, who chaired a college advisory panel for former President Biden, was pulled over near Smyrna on July 21. He faces arraignment next month.
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Listen 1:08Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police
State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.
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Listen 0:53Mike Castle, longtime Delaware congressman and governor, dies
Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.
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Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
Recent federal data shows COVID-19 is trending up in most states, with emergency department visits up among people of all ages.
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Bucks County Democrats, elected officials urge state legislators to fund SEPTA ahead of deadline
Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.
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Listen 1:13Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.
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Listen 1:03Demasking ICE: Immigration advocates rally with elected officials to support legislation
Planned Pennsylvania legislation would force law enforcement officers to take off face masks when performing their duties.
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