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Philadelphia police shoot and kill armed man during struggle with officers in Fairhill: Officials
At some point, police say the suspect's gun discharged, and that's when two officers opened fire, hitting the man in the torso.
9 months ago
Bucks County commissioners say sheriff does not have power to sign agreement with ICE
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has threatened to file a lawsuit challenging the agreement.
9 months ago
Listen 1:20A two-episode podcast by WHYY News explores the exclusive story of a helicopter pilot who warned the city that “the bunker’s no threat” before the police dropped the bomb.
9 months ago
Measles is very contagious. Here’s how to avoid it
A person infected with measles recently attended a New Jersey Shakira concert. More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed across the U.S. this year.
9 months ago
Although most winners received endorsements from bar associations and their parties, a candidate for Superior Court advanced with neither.
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Listen 0:59Philly’s zoning board may gain leverage to hold private developers more accountable
A bill moving through City Council would require developers to legally commit to creating affordable housing they’ve promised the community.
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Listen 1:11Meyer’s cabinet secretaries skipped a port expansion task force meeting for a second month in a row and required questions in writing.
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Listen 1:22Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments
The EP features four live songs from his concert in England last week, along with his on-stage comments attacking Trump's “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."
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Trump’s big tax bill has passed the House. Here’s what’s inside it
The House early Thursday passed a legislative package that combines tax breaks, spending cuts, border security funding and other priorities.
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges
The prosecutor’s complaint says McIver attempted to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and pushed into and grabbed ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents.
9 months ago
More than 6,000 write-in votes for Pat Dugan in the Republican primary qualify him to run as a Republican for DA in November.
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Listen 1:08Abington Township, Borough of Rockledge voters pass referendum to fund new middle school
The school district will use a $285 million investment bond to construct the new facility.
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Listen 0:46Camden students and parents are rallying against deep school cuts: ‘They don’t care about us’
The cuts, which include hundreds of jobs, will affect essential staff and programs, district families say.
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Listen 1:10In Holmesburg, a vacant lot turned sunflower farm offers a place for Philly veterans to rebuild
At the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, Heroic Gardens uses horticultural therapy to support veterans’ mental health.
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Listen 5:20Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area
An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.
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