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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80
Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”
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Michelle Bachelet urged the Human Rights Council to take “bold and vigorous action” to monitor the rights situation in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's takeover.
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Hearings in Pa. election ‘investigation’ to begin, senator says
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman said he has communicated with Trump, whose baseless claims about election fraud have propelled loyalists to pursue election "audits."
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New Jersey ready to provide safe harbor for Afghan refugees
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will be one of four U.S. military installations that will shelter refugees from Afghanistan.
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Suspect arrested in South Jersey after shooting at officers, stealing police vehicle: Sources
The incident started in Delaware County when officers attempted to pull over the suspect riding a motorcycle.
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Police officer shot in North Philadelphia while investigating carjacking
The shooting happened on the 2300 block of North Reese Street in North Philadelphia.
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ChristianaCare edict for visitors — show vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
Delaware’s largest hospital system says it wants to create the safest environment possible for patients, staff, and visitors.
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They saw ESL classes as a key to the American dream. Here’s how they adapted through COVID
Adults learning English as a second language take classes in libraries, schools, and churches, but when the pandemic hit, all those places closed.
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Most City Council members back Philly teachers union’s call for wider student COVID testing
Nine members of the City Council have joined the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers in calling for the school district to continue testing for asymptomatic students.
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Pa. urban rescue team in New England to assist with Henri flood response
The response team, Pennsylvania Task Force One, is based in Philadelphia and is sponsored by the city’s fire department.
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Fuel tank ignites at Hilco site, drawing 100 firefighters to former PES refinery in South Philly
Blow torches being used to demolish at the former PES refinery in South Philadelphia are thought to have ignited the fire, which was brought under control within four hours.
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Kimmel Center rolls out new vaccine mandate ahead of September reopening
The Kimmel Center also confirmed it will enforce Philadelphia’s mask mandate throughout its locations.
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Man sentenced in connection to ‘one of the most upsetting’ homicides in recent Philly history
One man has been sentenced in a 2019 shooting in Kensington that killed a 2-year-old girl in her mother’s arms.
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All New Jersey school and state employees must be fully vaccinated by October
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a vaccine mandate that not only covers all pre-K-12 school employees, but state workers as well.
5 years ago
Veterans affected by news out of Afghanistan: Mental health resources
The news and images coming out of Afghanistan have sparked local veterans to reach out for help with their mental health.
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