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Wilmington crime data shows shootings down, murders up 71% for 2024
The city of Wilmington saw murders nearly double from 2023 to 2024. But shootings dropped to a six-year low.
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Listen 0:46Social Impact Database tracks how cultural sector engages Philly
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance created the online survey tool to support its advocacy of the arts as a civic solution.
6 months ago
Listen 1:202-alarm fire destroys candle business in Salem County, N.J.
Just before 1 a.m., crews responded to A Cheerful Giver, a homemade candle business, on the 300 block of Front Street in Elmer.
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How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change.
6 months ago
Proposed biliteracy school in southern Delaware awaiting approval from state Dept. of Education
A proposed dual-language charter school in Georgetown aims to preserve cultural roots while fostering academic success.
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Listen 1:40Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center
LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.
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Listen 0:57Man facing charges after girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator in South Jersey forest: Police
On Thursday, police identified the victim as 50-year-old Laura Hughes, of Runnemede.
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Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction
Menendez was convicted in July of 16 corruption charges. When he was charged in fall 2023.
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The city’s historical commission would have the final say on any modifications to the building’s Grand Court, home to the famed eagle and organ.
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The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.
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A follow up report found that departments in every state except Hawaii paid for courses from the controversial private training company.
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Listen 1:12Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay
Jalen Hurts will start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Flyers celebrate youth hockey program created by Ed Snider
The Philadelphia Flyers celebrated the legacy of founder Ed Snider at Thursday's game against Dallas.
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How Philly-area residents can help those affected by the California wildfires
California wildfires have killed at least 11 people and burned thousands of structures. Here are a few ways to help the victims.
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Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, but the judge declines to impose any punishment
The sentence pronounced Friday by Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of jail.
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