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How Tulsa massacre spent most of last century unremembered
Even this year, with the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa massacre recognized, it’s still an unfamiliar history to many — something historians say has broader repercussions.
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Philadelphia board and superintendent vow to combat racist practices in schools
Black and Latino students are far less likely to qualify for admission to the district’s most selective schools and far more likely to be suspended.
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Trump looms large in Pennsylvania’s GOP primaries in 2022
GOP candidates with strong ties to Donald Trump are running and considered strong contenders for the party's nominations in both Pennsylvania's gubernatorial and Senate races.
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NJ to give beachgoers COVID shots over Memorial Day weekend
The “Shots At The Shore” campaign will offer free vaccinations Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Hook, Long Branch and Asbury Park.
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AARP/Drexel report shows racial disparities in seniors’ health care in Pennsylvania
A new study from AARP and Drexel’s College of Nursing shows lack of broadband access thwarts telehealth for many older Black and brown residents.
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Ferry link means big business for beach towns in Delaware and New Jersey
New study shows the multi-million dollar impact the Cape May/Lewes Ferry has on the local economy — an impact beach businesses hope ramps up post-pandemic.
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‘This looks all right’: Philly singer may be The Voice’s best hope
Judge Blake Shelton has said The Voice winners are not given the chance to succeed after the show. Cam Anthony may buck that trend.
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Museum of Illusions plans fall 2021 opening in Philly
The Museum of Illusions is set to open a location at 4th and Market streets in Old City.
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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.
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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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