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Former Delaware prison health care provider to pay $15M to settle federal lawsuits
Connections Community Support Programs has agreed to pay more than $15 million to settle charges of fraud and controlled substances allegations.
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Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic
The court’s decision blocks the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Masterman teachers and parents at odds with district over asbestos fears
Teachers and parents at the magnet school fear there is harmful asbestos in the school. District leaders say problems have been fixed and school is safe.
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Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge US deaths
Biden said the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate was to blame for the attacks that killed 12 American service members and many more Afghan civilians.
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Philadelphia police release new images of ‘Fairmount Park rapist’ suspect
New DNA technology could help crack a cold case in Philadelphia and police are seeking help from the public.
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Marian Anderson statue coming to Academy of Music, but project needs donations
Properly honoring South Philadelphia’s own Marian Anderson, the first Black singer to perform at the White House in 1936, will require close to $1.4 million.
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Nine months after defeat, Del. GOP candidate relaunches campaign for U.S. House
Republican Lee Murphy hopes the third time's the charm for his campaign for Delaware’s lone seat in the House of Representatives.
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Montco declares ‘Code Red’ for Thursday, Friday
During both days, residents can expect the heat index to reach at least 100 degrees.
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Pennsylvania schools making plans to spend pandemic windfall
Since March 2020, the federal government has provided $190 billion in pandemic aid to schools — including nearly $7 billion for Pennsylvania.
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100,000 more COVID deaths seen unless U.S. changes its ways
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1, according to the nation's most closely watched forecasting model.
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Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over insurrection
They allege Trump “worked with white supremacists, violent extremist groups, and campaign supporters to violate the Ku Klux Klan Act, and commit acts of domestic terrorism.
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Made in America 2021: COVID protocols, parking restrictions, and more
The Made in America Festival returns to the Ben Franklin Parkway Labor Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
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US officials: 11 Marines and medic killed in Afghanistan
Western nations had warned of a possible attack on Kabul’s airport in the waning days of the massive evacuation efforts.
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Summer campers learn mindfulness, music techniques from Philadelphia Orchestra pros
Underserved Philly music students attend camp to best prepare them for life as a musician, with help from members of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
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Listen 2:28South Philly street block to be renamed in honor of WURD radio founder Dr. Walter P. Lomax
Walter P. Lomax, who used WURD to give Black Philadelphians access to the airwaves, will be posthumously honored with street renaming.
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