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Philly man released from prison after serving nearly 30 years for murder
Eric Riddick was released from state prison after the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office found the 51-year-old did not receive a fair trial in June 1992.
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Mariner East pipeline construction leaves hundreds without water in Delaware County
Construction split the Glen Riddle Station apartments in half. Residents complained about noise, dust, and truck traffic. Then there was no water.
5 years ago
Philly commissioner says GOP is ‘playing games’ with impeachment threat over mail ballots
The threat, sent in a letter Friday, came two days after the city commissioners voted 2-1 to count roughly 1,300 undated mailed primary ballots.
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COVID mask mandate credited with one of mildest flu seasons in state history
COVID-19 restrictions helped keep the flu at record low levels.
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Jersey Shore towns prepare for hopeful influx of tourists
Jersey shore towns are busier this year than last with hopes it will be a recovery summer season.
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More than 20 Pa. counties turned to private philanthropy when it became apparent the Republican-led General Assembly wasn’t going to help them cover COVID-related expenses.
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Philadelphia COVID restrictions will be lifted ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline
Philly COVID restrictions will lift ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline, but masks still needed.
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Black women bakers team up with Philadelphia Flower Show for ‘Blooming Desserts’
The collaboration, called “Blooming Desserts,” will feature desserts from Jillian Bakes, KakeMi Cakes, and Sweet Nina’s.
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No sex offender treatment, no parole for Bill Cosby, 83
The 83-year-old Cosby has long said he would resist the programs and refuse to acknowledge wrongdoing even if it means serving the full 10-year sentence.
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Local businesses are still rebounding from civil unrest and pandemic
While some businesses are rebounding, others still face challenges.
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Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano unlikely to face consequences over newly-released Jan. 6 videos
Several social media accounts that are reviewing videos to try to identify people at the Capitol that day said they identified Mastriano in both videos based on his clothing.
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The Hershey School says its founding deed prevents it from spending more money on its core mission, even though that hasn’t stopped the school from making changes before.
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Why is it still so hard to see police bodycam footage in Pennsylvania?
For the general public, getting a glimpse of any body or dashcam footage is a rare feat, partly thanks to a Pennsylvania law that makes it hard to access.
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Listen 2:09An end to an era of ‘soft corruption’: Delaware County Council revamps its ethics code
Gone is an artifact of the political machine: Council members are now banned from profiting from county contracts.
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As Philadelphia works to tackle climate change, a question emerges: Is PGW on board?
The city-owned gas utility has discussed with industry groups a Pa. Senate bill that would prevent Philly from taking steps to promote electrification.
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