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‘We just feel it’: Racism plagues U.S. military academies
Beyond blanket anti-discrimination policies, these federally funded institutions volunteer little about how they screen for extremist or hateful behavior.
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Kenyatta calls for state of emergency on gun violence in Philadelphia
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta on Thursday called on Gov. Tom Wolf and Mayor Jim Kenney to declare a state of emergency in Philadelphia.
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Liberians seeking green cards face time crunch. Advocates seek deadline extension
Local members of the Liberian community and immigration attorneys say thousands of people could miss out if the Dec. 20 deadline is not extended.
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Incarcerated men pool their money to buy science lab kits for South Philly first graders
Eighteen men incarcerated at SCI Phoenix said they see their donation as a small way to help disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, from the inside.
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Listen 4:56Musicopia opens its treasure trove of musical instruments to Philly teachers
The music education organization has given away thousands of instruments to schoolchildren out of its Center City storage unit.
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Listen 1:26Pennsylvania could become destination for abortions if Roe is overturned
At least 23 states have laws on the books that would likely ban abortions if the Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade, including Ohio and West Virginia.
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Lawyers allied with Trump ordered to pay $175K in sanctions
Among the nine sanctioned lawyers were Sidney Powell and L. Lin Wood.
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WTA’s China stance over Peng Shuai could be unique, cost millions
No other governing body seems too eager to follow suit with the sorts of actions that would come with a real financial hit.
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Be. Do. Love: A new initiative seeks career stories inspired by love
Be. Do. Love: Career Stories Inspired by Love is a new initiative that invites professionals to share what is at the heart of the work that they do.
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Listen 5:59Multiple cases of omicron virus variant detected in New York City
The news came a day after the U.S. announced its first case of the variant had been detected in California.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy urges lawmakers to pass stricter gun control reform by Jan. 10
Though New Jersey has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation, Murphy said the state has more work to do in response to rising gun violence in cities.
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Increase in COVID hospitalizations has Camden County officials concerned
Camden County officials are working to stop the spread of both COVID and the flu.
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Questions surround omicron, but state public health agencies say they’re ready for it
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials members are preparing for the worst with the latest variant, while hoping for the best.
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New report lays out what Philadelphians want in next school superintendent
The Philadelphia Board of Education sought public input on the district’s next leader. Nearly 6,000 people weighed in.
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Philly Council passes bill to legalize ‘streeteries’ permanently in some areas
City Council approved a bill that makes streeteries permanently legal in certain areas, including Center City, University City, and East Passyunk.
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