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‘You’re more than medals’: Simone Biles to Pennsylvania women on redefining success
Over 6,000 people tuned in to hear Laverne Cox speak. Later, Olympic gymnast and advocate Simone Biles delivered a keynote speech.
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Energy Secretary Granholm, visiting Philly, touts infrastructure bill and expected job creation
In Kensington, Granholm said some of the new $3.5B in funds for weatherization will likely go to the Energy Coordinating Agency.
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Jury starts deliberations in bribery trial of John Dougherty and Bobby Henon
The juror who tested positive was excused from the case and all the other jurors have tested negative, the judge said.
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Philly artists help promote small businesses owned by people of color this holiday season
The posters, designed by Philly artists and the small businesses that inspire them, will be placed in commercial corridors across the city, just in time for holiday shopping.
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Philly chooses firm Design Workshop, to ‘reimagine’ Ben Franklin Parkway
The firm, Design Workshop, is expected to move forward with the long-awaited redesign in early 2022.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to staff shortages, poor conditions at local jails
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about staff shortages and worsening conditions at local jails.
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Listen 5:27‘America should know’ Ruth Ann Minner: Biden delivers eulogy for former Delaware governor
President Biden called former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner a “true pioneer” in remarks at her funeral Wednesday afternoon in Milford.
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Solis-Cohen Elementary celebrates its brighter and greener new home
The building was made with sustainability and clean energy in mind. There’s a new air filtration system, a rooftop garden, and solar panels covering the roofs.
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Pa. announces recount in statewide judicial race with Democrat holding narrow lead
More than a week after Election Day, the Pa. Department of State has confirmed it is conducting a recount in the race for Commonwealth Court.
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A gun death where love is the motto heightens safety concerns in Philadelphia
One man is in custody facing murder charges after the shooting near the Christmas Village construction site, another example of pervasive violence.
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N.J. Senate President Sweeney concedes 3rd district race, vows he will not ‘go away’
Sen. Steve Sweeney, the longest-serving Senate president in New Jersey history, officially conceded in the race for the 3rd legislative district Wednesday.
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U.S. food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
U.S. food banks dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge – surging food prices and supply chain issues.
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Pennsylvania court throws out governor’s school mask mandate
Commonwealth Court sided 4-1 with the ranking Republican in the state Senate and others who sued to challenge the masking order that took effect in early September.
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Corman contracts COVID-19, amid gubernatorial expectations
The diagnosis came a day before the ranking Republican in Pennsylvania’s state Senate was expected to announce his candidacy for governor.
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Christmas Village security guard charged for fatally shooting man in LOVE Park: Police
According to police, the suspect was working security when he became involved in a disturbance with the 29-year-old victim.
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