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Who investigates police killings in Pennsylvania, and why there are few checks and balances
Elected district attorneys who work closely with police decide whether officers should be charged and rarely refer cases to the state attorney general.
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Wyndham Philadelphia staff go on strike, walk out in protest of working conditions
Wyndham workers are participating in “Strikesgiving,” as they walk off the job in protest of higher workloads without pay to match.
5 years ago
Why do we love the way autumn smells? It’s not about pumpkin spice
That brisk, crisp, slightly sharp scent we associate with the fall is the smell of leaves, trees, and plants decaying through the season.
5 years ago
N.J. native Logan Ryan to offer free Thanksgiving meals, pet supplies to Camden families
Hundreds of Camden residents will be able to pick up free items at a pop-up community store at The Neighborhood Center.
5 years ago
Washington Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Chicago Red Stars
It was the first league championship for the Spirit, who advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory over second-seeded OL Reign.
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U.S. climate pledge faces test in Senate with global impact
More than most political battles, what happens will have a lasting impact on Americans and all their neighbors on Earth.
5 years ago
Norristown’s pick for police chief is veteran Philadelphia inspector Derrick Wood
A longtime inspector for the Philadelphia Police Department, Wood will be tasked with leading officers in the diverse Montgomery County seat.
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New hurdle for COVID-19 home testing — the holiday season
The holiday season could strain COVID-19 home test supplies as more Americans try to screen themselves before Thanksgiving and other family gatherings.
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Afghan refugee to run in Philly Marathon event a week after landing in city
The runner is one of an estimated 800 Afghan evacuees expected to resettle in Philadelphia as a result of the U.S. troop withdrawal and Taliban takeover.
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Photo essay: Spectators return to the 2021 National Dog Show
Now in its 20th year, the National Dog Show is welcoming vaccinated guests to enjoy the show live at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.
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White supremacist prison guards work with impunity in Fla.
According to public documents and interviews with a dozen prisoners and employees in the Florida prison system, guards openly tout associations with white supremacist groups.
5 years ago
Biden says pardoned turkeys will get ‘boosted,’ not ‘basted’
In remarks full of jokes, Biden said the turkeys, named Peanut Butter and Jelly, were selected based on their “temperament, appearance and, I suspect, vaccination status.”
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Philadelphians grieve Rittenhouse verdict — and share thoughts on fixing a ‘broken’ system
Go to jury duty and vote for judges. That’s the advice Andre D. Carroll offered his fellow Black Americans after a jury found Rittenhouse not guilty.
5 years ago
Union hosts Red Bulls in rivalry to open MLS playoffs
The two teams met three times this season, with the Union winning the first at home followed by a pair of draws at Red Bull Arena.
5 years ago
Philadelphia lags behind nationwide average in vaccination rate for children
Even as some parents may hesitate, the evidence indicates that the doses for children — which are lower than those for adults — are safe and effective.
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