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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Scranton ammunition factory to thank workers and ask for more
On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania's Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, kicking off a U.S. tour to shore up support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
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Thousands of music lovers gathered for the three-day festival on the Camden Waterfront to watch rising and established acts from around the country.
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Listen 1:17South Street Oktoberfest draws thousands for beer, music and German tradition
Brauhaus Schmitz led South Street’s Oktoberfest celebration, featuring craft German beers, traditional food and vibrant folk music and dance.
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What to know about the New Jersey law that regulates the manufacturing and sale of Delta-8 products
Intoxicating hemp, known as Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is now regulated in New Jersey, and sales to minors are banned.
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Listen 1:12Whooping cough cases are rising to new high levels in Pa.
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a bacterial infection that can cause painful coughing fits and difficulty breathing. Cases are up across the U.S. this year.
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This year’s event comes amid a community-wide struggle for Chinatown’s existence, organizers said.
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Listen 1:20Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.
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Listen 1:28Court takes ‘naked ballots’ case over Pennsylvania mail-in voting
The justices said Friday they will take the case that could determine the fate of thousands of votes that may otherwise be canceled in the Nov. 5 election.
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Rutgers researchers are exploring the impact of microplastics on the digestive system
The university received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, which will fund the five-year study.
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Listen 1:13What to know about the new voting machines appearing in some — but not all — New Jersey counties
The new voting machines offer an added layer of security by providing a paper trail, which older machines did not deliver.
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Advocates raise AIDS awareness on Temple campus ahead of annual AIDS Walk
In 2022, about 20% of new HIV infections were in people aged 13-24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Race to watch: Contested race for Pa. treasurer
Incumbent Republican Stacy Garrity and Democratic challenger Erin McClelland are the major party candidates on the ballot. Three minor party candidates are also in the fray.
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‘Heartless’: Sponsor of medical aid in dying bill slams Delaware Gov. Carney’s veto
Retiring state Rep. Paul Baumbach has pushed for medical aid in dying legislation since 2015. Gov. Carney said he was “morally opposed” to it becoming law.
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Listen 0:53Organizers want to prepare Philadelphia entrepreneurs for the opportunity legalized adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania would bring under a proposed social equity program.
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Listen 0:51Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers
Embiid announced that he and the team had agreed to the extension Friday morning, saying he hopes to remain a Sixer "for the rest of my career.
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