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N.J. man stranded in India by COVID-19 points to immigration problems, Menendez says
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez argued that the whole saga highlights much deeper issues with the immigration system, calling for a pathway to citizenship bill.
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In reversal, KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café at Reading Terminal Market closes permanently
Although the market has expanded its number of Black-owned businesses in recent years to approximately 11, the booths are overwhelmingly white-owned businesses.
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One arrest made in South Jersey mass shooting with more expected
Law enforcement in Cumberland County say they anticipate more arrests from Saturday’s mass shooting in Fairfield Township.
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Philly’s Dell Music Center reopens for the summer season
The open-air amphitheater, managed by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, will operate on a modified schedule due to COVID-19.
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How do people cope with the trauma of last summer’s violent clashes with police?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Engaging Men of Color Initiative member Gabriel Bryant about healing from trauma due to police brutality.
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Listen 6:09N.J. becomes last state in the region to lift mask mandate
“If everybody else is doing something differently, at a certain point it puts a significant amount of pressure on our business community,” said Gov Phil Murphy Monday.
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Philly DA to charge 28-year-old with rape and robbery following string of sexual assaults
Police arrested Kevin Bennett in Indianapolis on Saturday after he allegedly raped three women in Philadelphia. He is suspected of sexual assault in eight states.
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Northern Liberties house fire ‘under control,’ according to fire department
Crew responded to the large house fire on the 1000 block of North 4th Street on Monday morning.
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Rwandan preschoolers receive customized picture books, designed by Philly teenagers
Rwanda lacks picture books for kids. A Philly high school design class made one just for them.
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Philly employers wrestle with the pros and cons of bringing people back to the office
COVID-19 vaccines are widely available. Restrictions are lifting. But what’s best for office culture — “talk over the coffee pot” or embracing the upside of WFH?
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Listen 4:36Fully vaccinated and maskless: What does that mean for safety?
Some people feel stressed: How can you know who is fully vaccinated? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk offers a guide to the CDC’s mask guidance.
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Listen 2:27N.J. beaches paid for by all, but parking keeps outsiders away
New Jersey says it is taking a hard look at Deal's proposed residents-only parking law near the beach, which was recently widened at taxpayer expense.
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‘It is not who we are’: Mass shooting near Bridgeton leaves community shaken, but resolved
A young man who survived the shooting said a 90s-themed birthday party became deadly when multiple shooters came through the gathering.
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Controversial PECO gas project in Marple Twp. goes to PUC for hearings
People interested in testifying or listening to the telephone hearings have until 10 a.m. Monday to pre-register with the Public Utility Commission.
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76ers trust playoff process leads to 1st NBA title since ’83
The Sixers (with 8-1 odds) really can win the NBA championship for the first time since 1983. No Super Team assembly required.
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