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Frederick Douglass portrait unveiled at Union League
It is widely considered that the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th century.
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Pennsylvania liquor stores put 2-bottle limit on some booze
Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system will begin rationing sales of a few dozen products on Friday in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.
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Pa.’s looming dementia care crisis, by the numbers
Pennsylvania is headed for a profound eldercare crisis, experts warn.
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First-of-its-kind esports room opens at West Philly rec center
Philadelphia Parks and Rec opened its first esports room to give more young people access to expensive gaming equipment and spark their interest in tech careers.
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Kimmel Center invites new friends to its reopening party
After 18 months of being closed to audiences, the Kimmel Center invites arts groups from across Philadelphia to its free Arts Launch festival.
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Listen 1:26‘Good for the soul’: Salsa pros offer lunchtime dance lessons at Love Park
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Siempre Salsa Philly is leading a Latin dance lunch break every Thursday at the park across from City Hall.
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Listen 2:19Minnesota high court OKs ballot question on Minneapolis PD
The state’s highest court overturned a lower court ruling that rejected ballot language approved by the City Council.
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Shutdowns, testing, quarantines have become a maze for Philadelphia parents to navigate
Southwark is the fifth school to temporarily close.
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Delco’s Jail Oversight Board to vote on the fate of Pennsylvania’s only for-profit county prison
The Delaware County panel is looking at late September or early October for a special meeting to determine the fate of GEO Group’s contract.
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New details emerge in shooting death of 8-year-old girl at Academy Park High School football game
Three Sharon Hill police officers opened fire on a vehicle outside the Academy Park High School football stadium, sources say.
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Man dead after fight outside Pat’s King of Steaks in South Philadelphia
Police say an argument escalated quickly into a fight and may have involved a group of at least 10 soccer fans.
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Gov. Wolf calls drug issue in Philly ‘sad and depressing’ after tour of Kensington
Governor Tom Wolf said more needs to be done after touring Kensington and seeing firsthand the impact opioid use can take on a neighborhood.
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After a grim 2020, Philly Fashion District welcomes a fast-fashion giant
Primark is known for its affordable, stylish offerings. Can the Irish retailer help Philadelphia Fashion District turn around after a terrible year?
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Possessing child porn gets ex-Wilmington firefighters union president 5 years behind bars
Federal authorities say Joseph J. Leonetti Jr. erased some images of pedophilia from his cellphone when he saw agents arrive to raid his home.
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Murphy promises expansion to universal pre-K in New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will institute universal pre-kindergarten across the state for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
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