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G-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies made a vague commitment Sunday to seek carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit in Rome.
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$6 billion plant turning natural gas to fuel planned in Pennsylvania
A Texas-based company has announced plans to build a multibillion-dollar plant on the site of a former coal mine in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Delaware County mail-in ballot issues caused by third-party vendor, lawyer says
On Saturday, lawyer Michael Puppio who is representing two candidates running for Delaware County Council said a third-party vendor is responsible for the issues.
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Exploring the eerie: Spooky sites in Burlington County get visited by the curious
WHYY teamed up with BoroTV and CPM media to explore the history of seemingly haunted sites in Burlington City, Easthampton, and Mt. Holly.
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Where can I get my COVID-19 booster shot?
Mass-vaccination sites have mostly closed, but residents can get vaccinated at participating pharmacies, hospitals, doctor’s offices, and community events.
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Philly school board listening to what people think makes up a new superintendent
The listening session at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church was the final opportunity for the public to weigh in on Superintendent William Hite’s replacement.
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Hidden Costs: Gun violence, mental health and financial stress
Mental health and post-traumatic stress bear a hidden cost in the aftermath of gun violence.
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Listen 4:41Hidden costs: Gun violence, seeking wellness in the aftermath
Connecting victims of gun violence to resources that may help them achieve a sense of well-being means navigating a complex system with ambiguous rules.
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Listen 4:41What happens when a victim of gun violence is blamed for their own death?
Some victims of gun violence are blamed for their own death. Families often challenge ambiguous policies to get financial help in the aftermath.
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Listen 4:41Hidden Costs: Gun violence, the health care aftermath, and who pays?
The City of Philadelphia takes a big financial hit every time someone is injured or killed due to gun violence. Much of the costs are borne by the city itself.
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Listen 4:41Tidal flooding forces people out of their homes late Friday night in Salem County, New Jersey
The Delaware River overflowed its banks causing flooding in Carneys Point and Penns Grove.
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Flooding leaves part of Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing under water; I-95 exit closed
Moderate to major tidal flooding is possible for areas along the Delaware River, officials said.
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G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries
The leaders of the world’s economic powers are taking part in the first in-person summit since the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Do your damn job’: Trentonians tired of infighting between mayor and city council
The fight over what to do with the city’s emergency radio system is just the latest rift between Trenton’s mayor and city council, and residents are sick of it.
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Listen 1:45Pa. Ethics Commission blasts SEPTA for allowing ex-employee to break contracting rules
The ex-employee retired then took a job with an engineering consultancy, and returned to SEPTA as a private consultant, violating state ethics codes.
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