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Pa. coronavirus update: Philly cases jump, despite vaccine eligibility
The city reported 747 new COVID-19 cases since Monday. Last week’s daily average of new cases was 591.
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Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
5 years ago
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Brush fires spread along train tracks in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood
The fires started around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday and spread along the tracks from Broad and Lycoming streets to 12th and Luzerne streets.
5 years ago
Firm plans line to bring future wind energy ashore in NJ
Anbaric, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, has already obtained several permits from New Jersey environmental regulators for what it calls its Boardwalk Power Link project.
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Key GOP lawmaker eyes photo ID, signature matching as Pa. considers voting changes
Election officials were impressed by 10 state House oversight hearings, but it's still unclear if lawmakers will embrace their recommendations.
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The Philadelphia Tribune
Black Food & Dessert Expo pop-up returns for a spring experience
The annual Black Food and Dessert Expo, founded by Aneesah Smith-Ward, returns April 23-25 at Urbn Ridge Center at 5261 Ridge Ave. with 19 businesses signed up so far.
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7 new laws boost protection for sexual assault victims in N.J.
Among the new laws are measures to set up a three-year pilot program in the office of the attorney general that aims to repair the harm caused by sexual assault.
5 years ago
N.J. adds ‘X’ gender option for driver’s licenses, ID cards
The commission said that the option is for residents who identify as nonbinary, as well as for those who do not want to indicate their gender on their ID.
5 years ago
N.J. to waive minimum terms for non-violent drug cases
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said the mandatory terms were “outdated policy,” which was hurting residents and disproportionately affecting young men of color.
5 years ago
Developer files appeal to halt demolition of Reading Railroad station
A spokesperson for Arts & Crafts Holdings said Reading International needs to clean up the derelict Spring Garden Street station.
5 years ago
Working on a sharp new look for Philly’s 120-year-old tall ship, Gazela
A hull rebuild will enable the ship to sail beyond the sheltered waters of the Delaware. Another goal: Teaching job skills that will travel too.
5 years ago
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From bachata to barber shop: La historia de un emprendedor en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
5 years ago
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‘La Salsa’ de los emprendedores dominicanos en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón es dueño de dos barbería en North Fifth Street en Filadelfia. Es parte de una comunidad de empresarios de la República Dominicana.
5 years ago
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How a bachata musician created the United Nations of barber shops in North Philly
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
5 years ago
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As Philadelphians brace themselves for what the Chauvin verdict will be, the city is facilitating a series of conversations meant to heal.
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