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A mobile mammogram truck is offering free screenings to women in North Philly
Breast screening rates have dropped during the pandemic in communities of color. A health system is bringing mammograms directly to women in need.
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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
The tragic mistake came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.
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N.J. governor race tests Murphy’s progressive politics
New Jersey's decidedly liberal shift under first-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is facing a test as he seeks reelection against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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Biden to meet Pope Francis amid some rifts with US bishops
Biden is facing strong opposition from many U.S. Catholic bishops over his stances on abortion and LGBTQ rights.
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FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids
Federal scientists say kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections among elementary school children.
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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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