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Philly startup awarded $450K to ‘change the face’ of real estate development
The Growth Collective will use the money to support seven development companies, all of which are Black-owned and operated.
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Simmons: Struggles in Philadelphia began before last season
Ben Simmons says his mental health struggles began well before the 76ers’ season ended and he didn’t believe he’d be able to overcome them in Philadelphia.
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Much hope, few details about Canyon Atlantic’s bid to reopen 2 Chesco hospitals
At a press conference, Canyon’s attorney and local medical and political leaders were optimistic a deal could be struck with Tower Health in 90 days.
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Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
The committee cited a Nov. 28, 2020, tweet by Mastriano that said he was pushing to have the Pennsylvania Legislature appoint electors.
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MLK’s daughter, CEO of the King Center, offered advice to students hoping to fight racial and economic inequities, and talked about building coalitions.
4 years ago
Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on ‘Rust’ set
Lawyers for Halyna Hutchins' family announced a lawsuit filed in the name of Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son at a Los Angeles news conference Tuesday.
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Pennsylvania parks need more than $1.4 billion in infrastructure repairs
Pennsylvania’s parks need more investment for conservation and to address wear and tear on the 121 parks used by more than 42 million people last year.
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Philadelphia continues push of broadband expansion to bridge ‘digital divide’
A new Executive Order by Mayor Jim Kenney aims to close the digital divide which keeps poor families in Philadelphia from accessing the internet.
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COVID numbers ‘dropping like a rock’ in Delaware but school mask mandate remains through March
Infections, hospitalization and the positivity rate have plummeted to levels not seen since Thanksgiving.
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Jury rejects Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against New York Times
A jury in New York on Tuesday rejected the Republican’s claim that the newspaper maliciously damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass
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Philly launches ‘Black + Gold Series’ to foster dialogue, unity across AAPI and Black communities
City officials said they chose to launch the series in February as a nod to two important celebrations: Black History Month and Lunar New Year.
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James Harden says Sixers were his ‘first choice,’ calling the team ’a perfect fit’
Harden excited to join Sixers, calls Philly home to ’best fans in the NBA.’
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Senate confirms Biden’s FDA pick despite political divisions
Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist, briefly headed the FDA during the Obama administration. Most Democrats joined with a handful of Republicans to narrowly confirm him.
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After much delay, Cobbs Creek school to transform asphalt lot into green space
After four years of planning and fundraising, the Add B. Anderson school is getting a green space and play equipment to bring nature into the city.
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Conspiracy theorists fueled bump in extremist killings in 2021, ADL reports
The ADL’s report says white supremacists, antigovernment sovereign citizens and other adherents of long-standing movements were responsible for most of the deadly attacks.
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