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Camden teens take on environmental racism in a new play
The play, called “Town Hall: Resolution 50,” posits that the reason Camden has so many infrastructure and environmental problems is because Camden is predominately Black.
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Del. State University joins federal effort to ‘feed the future’ and fight global hunger
Delaware State is the first HBCU to join the U.S. Agency for International Development’s effort to fight food insecurity in Africa and elsewhere.
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How a new park in Media will honor the borough’s historic Black heritage
As the park was developed, it became clear that it was “a logical place … to honor that heritage,” a councilman says. It will be dedicated Nov. 6.
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Warrant: Baldwin didn’t know weapon contained live round
Court records show that an assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it was safe to use.
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Deal seems near on $2T Biden package, though deadline slips
A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats have edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation.
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Simmons out for home opener, still not ready to join 76ers
Simmons was suspended for the first game of the season for conduct detrimental to the team after coach Doc Rivers threw him out of practice.
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Nonprofit combats ‘period poverty’ with free menstrual product giveaways
‘Period poverty’ is the inability to access menstrual hygiene products and waste management services.
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Dance company returns to the stage for first time since 2020 with performance about hope
Koresh Dance Company returns for the first time since 2020, with a new performance of TikVAH.
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Listen 6:03White House: Biden to outline filibuster changes in ‘weeks’
The filibuster stands in the way as Biden aims to pass sweeping voting laws and secure the nation’s credit.
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Berks County aims to correct inaccurate Spanish-language voting information sent to voters
Activists and leaders vollied harsh criticism and accusations of voter suppression for incorrect voting instructions.
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Supreme Court doesn’t block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place for now, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1.
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Teen shoots self in leg inside West Philadelphia school
It happened at the Philadelphia Learning Academy - South in the 4300 block of Westminster Avenue.
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New Delaware law to pay all college costs for ex-foster kids a ‘game changer’
The state’s three publicly supported schools will issue waivers for all costs not covered by scholarships or financial aid so former foster kids can attend for free.
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Veteran Philadelphia police officer facing child porn charges
Williams Watts Sr. was taken into custody Thursday after the FBI executed a federal search warrant at his home.
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Benjamin L. Bynum Sr., Philly jazz and blues scene legend, dies at 98
Benjamin L. Bynum Sr. was a longtime Philadelphia entrepreneur and patriarch of a family associated with popular restaurants and jazz and blues venues in the city.
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