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Retired PPD detective charged for allegedly letting informant raid evidence locker
At least a half dozen Philadelphia Police officers have been arrested on a variety of criminal charges in recent months.
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Experts warn against COVID-19 variants as states reopen
States are beginning to ease coronavirus restrictions, but health experts say we don't know enough yet about variants to roll back measures that could help slow their spread.
5 years ago
City Council passes resolution calling on mayor to activate the Linc as mass vaccination site
City Council passed a near-unanimous resolution calling on Kenney to turn the Eagles stadium in South Philadelphia into a mass vaccination site run by the city.
5 years ago
Carson Wentz traded to Colts, source confirms to NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles on Thursday agreed to trade Wentz to the Colts for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick.
5 years ago
The $1 billion plan to close the gap between growing and shrinking Pa. school districts
Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on high earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.
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Winter storm update: Snow delays Pa. vaccine shipments; totals over 8 inches in some areas
Snow and sleet are expected to remain steady across the region through the early afternoon on Thursday. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.
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At a virtual town hall, issues of access for Montgomery County’s Latino communities — vaccine supply, language, and technology issues — were the focus.
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Listen 1:13New survey finds Philadelphians feel police aren’t keeping them safe
More than 90% of Philadelphians surveyed in a new poll from a coalition of community-based groups say they support redistributing money from police toward social services.
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Coming home to West Philadelphia without survivor’s guilt
Writer Kyle V. Hiller left West Philadelphia, where he was raised, to attend college. His 2020 return was a homecoming he never could have anticipated.
5 years ago
Philadelphia still dumping trash with recycling, frustrating residents
Philadelphia’s system for collecting waste and recycling remains troubled nearly one year after the pandemic began.
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The week’s events in and around Philadelphia include Black history on celluloid and an East Passyunk food fest.
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Listen 3:47Philadelphia declares another snow emergency ahead of winter storm
During a snow emergency in Philadelphia, all parked cars must be moved from snow emergency routes to make way for plowing.
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City Council grills Hite on reopening as return to classrooms stuck in limbo
City councilmembers pressed School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite on issues of public trust during a hearing Wednesday.
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Listen 1:37After a year of pandemic sacrifices, the faithful make one more for Lent
After a year of so many pandemic sacrifices, the faithful ponder living a little leaner still on Ash Wednesday.
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Listen 1:34Low supply, snow force Montco to reschedule mass vaccination clinics
The county also is addressing “line jumpers” after discovering individuals were sharing appointment links with friends and family.
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