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America’s oldest HBCU aims to be driving force again in producing teachers
Once heralded as a training ground for educators, Cheyney University is taking steps to increase racial diversity in the teacher workforce.
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Refugee count tops 1 million; Russians besiege Ukraine ports
The U.N. refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's attack began, making it the swiftest exodus of refugees this century.
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Pa. grants Delaware County’s first health department final approval
The state Department of Health issued the certificate this week, allowing Delco to start official notifications to all 49 municipalities.
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Police shot and killed a 12-year-old boy in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night after their unmarked police vehicle was struck by gunfire.
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Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich confirms he will sell Premier League club Chelsea
As Russia’s war on Ukraine entered a seventh day, pressure was growing on the British government to include Abramovich among the wealthy Russians to be targeted in sanctions.
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‘100 was a monument’: 60 years later, Wilt Chamberlain’s record still inspires awe
On a cold night in Hershey, Wilt Chamberlain did the unthinkable. Amid so many sports records, why does this milestone still resonate?
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Listen 5:59Prosecution rests in trial of Amtrak engineer charged over deadly 2015 derailment
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office rested its case against the Amtrak engineer accused in 2015’s deadly derailment.
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Senate hearings for high court nominee to begin on March 21
As is tradition, the hearings will last four days, with opening statements on March 21 and testimony and questioning the next two days. The fourth day will include testimony f
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People with mental illness to lose home over Norristown land deal
A homeless shelter and crisis care center will also close due to the agreement.
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New Biden pandemic plan: Closer to normal for the nation
The White House outlined a strategy to allow people to return to many normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
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Switch to electric buildings or miss climate goals, N.J. advocates say
The analysis calls on the state to step up efforts to transition buildings to electric power and to end heating homes with natural gas and other fossil fuels.
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Lead contamination ‘pervasive’ in drinking water in Atlantic County schools
A joint study from two organizations say 92% of the drinking water at Atlantic County schools is contaminated with lead.
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The past two years have been a tough slog for Black people, especially those with fewer resources. Ladipo's services have never been more important.
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‘All clear’: Philly drops indoor mask mandate effective immediately
In the “All Clear” phase, all mitigation efforts are lifted with the exception of masking in schools, health care institutions, congregate settings, and on public transit.
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Ash Wednesday brings Catholics back to church in Philadelphia
Attendance at Ash Wednesday services in Philadelphia doubled compared to last year, a sign that the faithful might be feeling better about in-person worship.
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