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Defense begins case against ex-cop in George Floyd’s death
The prosecution rested its case Tuesday after 11 days of testimony and a mountain of video evidence.
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Cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death
Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon described Sunday's shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright as “an accidental discharge.”
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After 159 years, the UPenn Glee Club goes co-ed
The all-male singing group is considered an unofficial ambassador of the Ivy League school, even as it excluded women’s voices.
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Listen 2:10Marijuana advocates spar with Delaware medicinal facilities over legalization
Recreational marijuana advocates in Delaware are sparring with medical marijuana companies over the best path for achieving cannabis legalization in the state.
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Listen 2:04An urban farm in Chester embarks on its second year of feeding public housing residents
The commonwealth may be reopening, but some of Chester's most vulnerable families still struggle with food access. An urban farm in Chester is stepping in to help.
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Pa. man accused of leaving impeachment manager vulgar voicemails
Authorities have charged a man accused of leaving a series of vulgar voicemails at the Pennsylvania district office of U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean.
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N.J.’s new legal weed market faces municipal bans, slow adoption by medical industry
The N.J. Cannabis Regulatory Commission held its first meeting and began writing the rules and regulations necessary before legal weed sales can start.
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Z is for zero: Philly to teach Vision Zero traffic safety curriculum in city schools
Safe Routes Philly includes lessons ranging from a pre-K-friendly song about crossing the street to bike safety lessons for middle and high schoolers.
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Philly district opens in-person learning to middle schoolers; most high schoolers will not return
The announcement comes as the district invites students in grades 6-9 back for in-person classes a few days a week starting May 10.
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N.J. coronavirus update: ‘Don’t get choosy’ Murphy warns as vaccine shipment drops
State officials urge residents to get any vaccine available as Johnson & Johnson doses could be scarce. Meanwhile, Camden County has 2,000 unclaimed doses on hand.
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Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants
New studies of experimental updates to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines mark a critical first step toward an alternative if the virus eventually outsmarts today’s shots.
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Muslim specialty store celebrates grand opening in King of Prussia
Just in time for Ramadan, Sharrima Sulaiman officially opened “The Ummah Shop” at the King Of Prussia Mall on Saturday, April 10.
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Most Pa. residents eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday; State to launch mobile unit
Many parts of the state opened Phase 1C Monday, but according to the Department of Health, appointments remain available, prompting the change.
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George Floyd’s brother sheds tears on the stand
Earlier Monday, the judge refused a defense request to immediately sequester the jury, the morning after the killing of a Black man during a traffic stop triggered unrest.
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Black man shot by police, killed during Minnesota traffic stop
Daunte Wright's death sparked protests as Minneapolis was already on edge and midway through Derek Chauvin's murder trial over the killing of George Floyd.
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