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Krasner: Philly doesn’t have a ‘crisis of lawlessness.’ It has a crisis of gun violence
Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.
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After Temple student’s shooting death, more policing, community partnerships on the table
One local lawmaker said he and parents agree that “the only way to keep Temple students safe is to make sure that everyone is safe.”
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Man arrested in connection with deadly Bucks County house fire: Court documents
According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.
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$6.6M awarded to Tree of Life synagogue, site of massacre
The state of Pennsylvania has awarded $6.6 million for redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where a gunman killed 11 people in 2018.
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Philadelphia’s Jewish museum changes its name to honor donor Stuart Weitzman
The National Museum of American Jewish History has added the name Weitzman to its name in honor of a transformative gift from the shoe designer.
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Atlantic City, Pleasantville police to pilot a new approach to traffic stops this summer
The South Jersey police departments will participate in a Stockton University project to field test a concept known as “procedural justice” in the U.S. for the first time.
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Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll
A new poll finds that the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic have been especially hard for younger Americans, particularly when it comes to their education and social lives.
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Flyers fire Vigneault after 8 straight losses
The Flyers have been one of NHL’s biggest flops of the season. Their latest loss was a 7-1 defeat by Tampa Bay on Sunday night that sealed Vigneault’s fate.
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Will Pa. lawmakers live up to their redistricting transparency promises? Doubt is creeping in
The House GOP caucus promised the “most transparent” congressional redistricting process ever. Advocates for redistricting reform worry it’s empty talk with less than two mont
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Listen 5:00Philly to test new tech in bid to stop delivery drivers from parking illegally
The delivery vans blocking Philly streets may soon find themselves under the management of a new tech tool.
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I’m vaccinated but got COVID-19 anyway. Now what?
With omicron on everyone’s minds, people are concerned about breakthrough infections. How do you proceed if you think you’ve had one?
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Listen 4:59Joining forces to restore ancestral lands to Nanticoke and Lenape tribes
More than 40 acres of land is being returned to the Nanticoke and Lenape tribes in partnership with a pair of nonprofits.
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Listen 1:44The N.J. state Senate passed a bill to establish Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum in schools. Some advocates worry it may linger in the Assembly.
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Philadelphia student aims to help young entrepreneurs through new studio hub
Tyler Reddick says she wants her studio to be a place where anyone can use it for their own opportunities to grow.
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Philadelphia commerce director resigns following reports of antisemitic comments, verbal abuse
Former staffers alleged Rashid had made antisemitic remarks and verbally abused women staffers. Mayor Kenney accepted his resignation on Sunday.
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