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Judge refuses to delay, move trial of ex-cop in Floyd death
The rulings were a blow to Derek Chauvin's defense. His attorney sought to halt or move the trial due to concerns that the family settlement had tainted the jury pool.
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Biden, Harris offering solace to grieving Asian Americans
The presidential trip was planned before the shooting, as part of a victory lap aimed at selling the benefits of pandemic relief legislation.
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Black clergy group unveils plan to address gun violence
The clergy group also recommended that Mayor Jim Kenney appoint a czar or deputy mayor delegated to comprehensively addressing violence eradication.
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Biden says US to hit 100 million vaccinations goal on Friday
The Biden administration on Thursday revealed the outlines of a plan to “loan” a limited number of vaccines to Canada and Mexico.
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West Philly theatrical installation tells the life of 18th century Black French composer
Curio Theatre in West Philly built a walk-through installation that tells the story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
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Listen 1:28How Kensington became an island
Welcoming to many and then cut off from transportation, support, and opportunity, Kensington has long been on its own.
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First vaccine shot a breeze at Dover speedway, but does ‘hangover without the fun’ loom?
I’ve been anticipating getting a COVID-19 vaccine since the pandemic began. Last weekend, I was one of about 8,000 educators who got the first shot during a mass event in Del.
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Listen 3:21‘Every increase in percentage helps’: N.J. restaurants can now open to 50% capacity
As of 6 a.m. Friday, New Jersey restaurants, gyms, barbershops, and salons can welcome more patrons into their spaces.
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Listen 1:41Bucks County prosecutor demoted for DoorDash moonlighting during work
Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub said Shore had been working for DoorDash, delivering food during work hours, from October to February.
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House OKs Dems’ immigration bills for Dreamers, farm workers
Both bills hit a wall of opposition from Republicans insistent that any immigration legislation bolster security at the Mexican border.
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Advocates say reluctance to report anti-Asian harassment stems from mistrust
Community advocates say mistrust and doubting whether their experiences “count” are among the reasons many Asian people don’t report incidents of racism.
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New FEMA vaccine clinic could open in North Philly’s Latino hub
The clinic, likely to be located in Hunting Park, would be set up to deliver 3,000 shots per day in one of the most undervaccinated areas of the city.
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Philly advances ban on shops selling pipes and other drug accessories
The legislation that moved ahead aims to make it harder to open a store that sells vapes, pipes, and other drug paraphernalia.
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Another try for recreational marijuana in Delaware
Following New Jersey’s lead, some Delaware lawmakers hope this is the year legal recreational marijuana use will finally be approved.
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Philly Council changes mixed-income housing bonus rules for Southwest Center City
The amendment to the zoning code would change the math on residential development in the booming rowhouse neighborhoods southwest of City Hall.
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