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Mayor and police express optimism in dealing with gun violence
Officials gave an update on ongoing gun violence prevention, along with discussions on curfews and lawsuits against state and/or federal government about guns.
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CDC panel recommends U.S. seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
U.S. officials currently say that all Americans 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season.
4 years ago
For Philly mayoral wannabes in City Council, this year’s budget starts their campaigns
What some council members were backing for the Philly budget points to themes you’ll be hearing in the 2023 campaign for mayor.
4 years ago
Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
Russian state-run news agency Tass reported last week that Griner's detention was extended until at least July 2.
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Fanatics founder Michael Rubin selling stake in 76ers
Rubin was part of the ownership group when it purchased the 76ers in 2011 for $290 million.
4 years ago
Easttown Township bans plastic bags, as advocates push to eliminate Styrofoam across the ‘burbs
Easttown Township has become the seventh municipality in Pennsylvania — and the third in Chester County — to pass a plastic bag ban. More bans are on the way.
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‘Heightened alert’: Abortion providers brace for ruling
In her first week on the job at a Philadelphia abortion clinic, Amanda Kifferly was taught how to search for bombs.
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‘Aware in Care’: Parkinson’s Foundation recruiting volunteers to educate hospital staff
Annie Brooks says it’s not uncommon for health care professionals to have misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. The “Aware in Care” campaign aims to change that.
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Pa. GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
It was the second week in a row that Republicans in the Judiciary Committee used their majority to defeat Democratic proposals to address the country’s gun violence plague.
4 years ago
Federal grant helps counsel Philly homebuyers on buying and retaining their homes
The plan will use $350,000 in federal Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Brendan Boyle to help people buy a home or prevent foreclosures.
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Three N.J. police departments to learn how to identify families dealing with addiction
State officials are launching a program that trains law enforcement and social service providers on how to identify families dealing with addiction.
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Agreement over funds for Philly Council member’s district puts Rebuild back on track
Details of the agreement haven’t been made public, but Councilmember Bass allowed a resolution to pass after she sought more funding for her district.
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Fishtown celebrates a big redo for a city pool that’s officially re-opened for business
The Lederer pool had been closed for years due to a lack of proper maintenance and crumbling infrastructure. Now it's state of the art.
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Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975
Jurors found that Cosby intentionally caused harmful sexual contact with Huth.
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Illegal campfire could have sparked Wharton State Forest fire, 13,500 acres consumed
Wharton State Forest fire destroys 13,500 acres, as investigators look to an illegal campfire as the potential spark.
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