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Accused serial stalker, rapist tied to Philly-area attacks arrested in Indiana
Authorities confirm that 28-year-old Kevin Bennett, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was arrested by authorities in his home state.
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As US schools resume testing, large numbers are opting out
With new flexibility from the White House, states are adopting a patchwork of testing plans to curb the stress of exams while still capturing some data on student learning.
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Biden betting on wage growth, while GOP warns of inflation
Officials say higher wages are a goal of President Joe Biden and a byproduct of his $1.9 trillion relief package.
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Multiple schools in the Mastery network will host vaccination clinics on campus. They will be open to eligible students, their families, and members of the community.
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Philly judges win Democratic primaries for statewide courts
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Timika Lane won a three-way primary contest this week for a Superior Court seat.
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N.J. hosts ‘Grateful for the Shot’ vaccine clinics in collaboration with faith-based organizations
The events are part of “Operation Jersey Summer,” a statewide campaign focused on getting all eligible people who live, work, or study in New Jersey to get the jab.
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Philly youth organizations now hiring for more than 1,000 summer jobs
More than 15 local employers hope to recruit teachers, aides, coaches, tutors, and youth group leaders for jobs this summer.
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Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
Like the three previous wars, the latest round of fighting ended inconclusively.
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Jewish activists protest Bala Cynwyd billionaire’s support of right-wing Israeli think tank
Jewish activists picketed a company owned by two Montgomery County financiers over their support for right-wing Israeli groups.
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Penn State faculty call for more input in picking next president
More than 700 have signed an online petition started by Professor of Media Studies Mary Beth Oliver in support of more academic involvement in the search.
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N.J. to end indoor mask mandate for fully vaccinated people ahead of Memorial Day weekend
New Jersey is expected to lift its indoor mask rules for fully vaccinated people by the start of Memorial Day weekend.
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Masks no longer required outdoors in Philadelphia, other mandates eased; Phillies clarify policy
The Phillies game on Friday night will mark the first sporting event in the city where masks will no longer be required outdoors.
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Minnesota AG’s office to prosecute case in Wright’s death
Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter, who is white, fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, on April 11.
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Year-round, curriculum-wide Black history coming to Delaware schools
State lawmakers have given final approval to a measure expanding the depth of Black history incorporated in lesson plans at Delaware public schools.
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As pandemic spread pain and panic, NJ congressman chased profit
Since early 2020, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski has bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies that had a stake in the virus response.
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