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Trump commutes sentence of former Philadelphia labor boss Johnny Doc, lawyer says
John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty was sentenced in 2024 to six years in federal prison after being convicted of bribery and stealing nearly $600,000 from the labor union he led.
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Philadelphia Ballet completes new building on North Broad
A black box theater and event space make the ballet’s new headquarters accessible by the public.
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Listen 1:23Campbell’s announces 13% salaried workforce reduction as part of campaign to improve bottom line
The soup and snack maker is hoping to cut costs by a half-billion dollars by 2030.
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Unemployment rates have climbed for Black and Hispanic workers, and unemployed workers now outnumber open positions.
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Listen 1:09Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The high court's conservative majority previously allowed the president’s plan to move ahead, but they have not decided whether it is legal.
12 hours ago
The fast-growing company will spend $370 million on the move and receive nearly $40 million in state and city incentives.
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Listen 1:12‘Chaos and confusion’: Delaware lawmakers warn Trump’s mail ballot order could disenfranchise voters
Election data shows that Democrats were more likely to vote by mail in 2024 than those with other political affiliations.
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Listen 0:52Sept. 3–6: From soul to pop, a strong concert lineup proves that Philly-area fans enjoy diverse genres of music.
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Listen 5:31After more than 50 years of celebrating Wilmington’s Hispanic community, the city’s longtime parade is preparing to move to Dover in 2027.
22 hours ago
In Philadelphia, city officials have plans to increase awareness and support services for residents who will be affected by the Medicaid changes.
23 hours ago
Mike Kozikowski, New Castle County’s recorder of deeds, promised County Councilman David Tackett a $76,295-a-year post to stay off the primary ballot.
23 hours ago
Listen 2:30New leader of Philadelphia organization for arts in schools sees hope in collaboration
As Anjoli Santiago takes the helm of Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership, the state has changed its arts funding priorities.
24 hours ago
Listen 1:14SEPTA awarded $13.3 million in federal funds to help replace aging Regional Rail cars
The money is enough to get construction underway, but riders will have to wait years for the new fleet to arrive.
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Listen 0:51Delco DA charges woman with stealing from Media Little League
Robin Lyn Massing allegedly intercepted at least one of the three checks meant to be mailed on behalf of the Media Little League and tried to deposit it for more than $7,200.
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Listen 0:44University of Pennsylvania grad killed in ‘random and unprovoked’ stabbing attack in Times Square
Police say 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, of Chester, N.J., died at the hospital. The other victim, a 68-year-old man, is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
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