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Man fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after alleged carjacking, pursuit: Police
According to Philadelphia police, officers responded to a home on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street for reports of a disturbance.
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It’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded
An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them.
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SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers
Bus, trolley and transit operators in Philadelphia are currently working without a contract.
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“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."
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Listen 1:22Health providers and legal experts say changes to federal funding, insurance coverage and federal law during Trump’s first presidency could foretell what’s to come.
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Listen 1:16The risk of fire damage while living in a Philly rowhouse is high. Here’s how renters insurance can and cannot protect you from bad luck, bad neighbors and landlords.
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Listen 1:22Saving Philly’s bats, one DIY condo at a time
A Penn project could help keep urban bats out of your attic and support them in their fight against a deadly disease.
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Listen 1:06Philadelphia City Council to host public hearings on Sixers arena proposal
Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.
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South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday
On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.
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Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.
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The powerful animal tranquilizer has started appearing in the illicit heroin and fentanyl market in recent years.
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Listen 1:47‘This is a moment to dream’: 24th annual Peoplehood Parade marches through West Philly
“Bringing people together through arts and cultural practices is as old as humanity,” organizer Jennifer Turnbull said.
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Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump was charged last year with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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The Delaware River Basin Commission has a plan for situations like this, and could step up its efforts to repel the salt front if conditions worsen.
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‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought
An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.
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