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Norristown Hospitality Center revives Sole Harvest 5K to combat homelessness
The day shelter hopes proceeds from the event can combat homelessness, which is increasingly an issue in the Montgomery County seat.
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Family of the 8-year-old shot fatally by Sharon Hill police call for the officers’ firing
The family of Fanta Bility, the 8-year-old girl killed by Sharon Hill police in late August, is urging the Delaware County borough to fire the officers responsible for her dea
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Feds won’t seek charges against cop in Jacob Blake shooting
Federal prosecutors announced Friday that they won’t file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last year.
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Amid debate over Biden’s spending plan, leaders highlight potential boon for Philly schools
Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03) has a plan that would allow districts to qualify for tax credits when revamping buildings over 50 years old, with half of Philly schools eligible.
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Court orders box removed from Columbus statue in South Philadelphia; city appealing decision
"We cannot, and have no intention to, remove the box at this time," a spokesperson for the mayor said.
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New public art installation hopes to bridge Wilmington neighborhoods divided by I-95
A ‘kaleidoscope of trees’ painted along the 8th Street bridge over I-95 is the latest art installation designed to reconnect communities divided by the highway.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov
The Nobel Committee said Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia were honored for “their courageous fight for freedom of expression.”
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Pa. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise among vaccinated
The proportion of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvania residents has risen sharply over the past month.
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Philly to hold public hearings on search for district’s next school superintendent
City Council will hold hearings on the search and hiring process for the School District of Philadelphia’s next superintendent.
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Sixers get used to life at home without disgruntled Simmons
Ben Simmons was out of sight, out of mind and out of the team pregame hype video for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Jefferson Hospital adjusts safety protocols following deadly shooting
Since Monday's deadly shooting at Jefferson Hospital, officials say they have been analyzing their safety procedures.
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School nurses: We’re now the ‘de facto health department’
‘We’re on our knees begging,’ says one school nurse
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Road closures and new race details for 2021 Broad Street Run released
Postponed by the pandemic, the 10-miler will start off at 8 a.m. from Broad Street and West Fisher Avenue and finish at Pattison Avenue.
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What to expect as FDA weighs COVID vaccines for younger kids
On Thursday, Pfizer and BioNTech formally applied for emergency use of a lower dose for 5- to 11-year-olds. Here’s what to expect:
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Election 2021: N.J. rolling out early voting, other changes. Here’s what you need to know
N.J. voters have a third option to cast their ballots this fall: a new early voting period. Here’s what you need to know about how to vote and who’s on the ballot.
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