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Facebook suspends Trump accounts for 2 years
Facebook also plans to end a contentious policy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that automatically exempted politicians from certain moderation rules on its site.
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New Jersey is formally ending its COVID-19 health emergency; indoor gathering limits lifted
Gov. Murphy signed a bill Friday drawing down over 100 executive orders enacted since March 2020. Bans on evictions, utility shut-offs remain.
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Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit: Building collaborations that better inform and engage South Jersey
WHYY’s Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit was made possible by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
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Heavy rains trigger partial building collapse in Old City
The collapse sent bricks and other debris crashing down onto a parked car and caved in a nearby manhole.
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PES refinery demolition to take four years, new owner Hilco says
A public information session sought by the community laid out the details, and clarified who is responsible for cleanup of the contamination.
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Experts see strides on AIDS, but COVID-19 halted progress
Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the first report that brought AIDS to the attention of the public.
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Many N.J. Republicans still on the fence as a crowded primary for governor draws near
In the Republican stronghold of Ocean County, many GOP voters said they are still weighing their options with Tuesday’s primary just days away.
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Listen 3:34Mentoring program for Black men in Delaware looks to go global
The Wilmington-based ReManned Project hopes to connect 10,000 Black men with mentors to help process trauma and find success in their work and personal lives.
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Lack of diversity in clinical trials has hurt patients of color. A new program aims to change that
A lack of diversity has persisted for years in the U.S, limiting patients' access to potentially effective new drugs and therapies.
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Trump’s grip on GOP sparks fears about democratic process
Trump loyalists who falsely insist he won the 2020 election are running for top election offices in several swing states.
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Free Library supporters demand $15M budget boost
Supporters of the Free Library of Philadelphia are demanding the Kenney administration and City Council restore and boost funding for the 54-branch system.
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Philly AIDS Thrift plans to expand as it recovers from COVID hit
The thrift store that supports HIV/AIDS advocacy and treatment organization anticipates a strong resurgence as COVID-19 restrictions lift.
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JBS plant in Montco fully operational after weekend cyberattack
The cyberattack shut down the Souderton facility on Tuesday. It partially reopened on Wednesday.
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Philly school district celebrates top students who persevered despite virtual school
Superintendent William Hite praised the class of 2021 for its resilience in the face of COVID-19 and its many, rippling disruptions.
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How to replace aggression with job opportunities: City Council looks at ways to curb the violence
As Philadelphia struggles with continuing violence, councilmembers heard how employment and entrepreneurship could be key to preventing it.
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