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“When our families are separated in this way, it's basically permanent,” said one local advocate.
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Listen 1:18Bridging Blocks: The immigration debate comes to Northeast Philly
About a dozen attendees discussed their experiences with immigration at Northeast Regional Library this week.
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Listen 1:00Early voting is underway for Delaware’s primary election. Here’s who is on the ballot
There are contested races for Congress, governor, Wilmington mayor and several other offices. Winners get their party’s spot in the Nov. 5 general election.
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1 year later, Eddie Irizarry is remembered in poetry
On Aug. 14, the anniversary of his shooting by Philadelphia police, an anthology of poetry about police violence is published.
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Listen 1:45Delaware candidates for governor debate ahead of Sept. 10 primary
Both Democratic and Republican candidates met Wednesday evening in a forum hosted by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative.
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Climate change takes center stage at Philadelphia Gas Commission meeting
Testifying ratepayers struck down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process and urged action on climate change.
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Listen 1:40Chemours opens new battery materials lab in Newark, Del.
Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.
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WHYY and Welcoming Center to host gathering on impact of immigrant workers in Philadelphia
WHYY is co-hosting a Sept. 18 gathering to discuss The Pew Charitable Trusts’ research on how immigrant workers contribute to the local Philadelphia economy.
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Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers
The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the U.S. presidential race
The campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has blamed Iran for a hack it said resulted in sensitive internal documents being stolen and distributed.
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PHA is poised to buy Philly’s Brith Sholom House after years of strife
Most of the building’s tenants have moved out. Those who remain are hopeful a judge will approve the sale.
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Listen 1:13SEPTA to reinstate parking fees in phases starting in late September
Parking fees were suspended in 2020 in an effort to attract customers back to the transit system, SEPTA said.
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How Pennsylvanians are helping their older neighbors age comfortably
Older adults benefit from volunteer care that keeps them in familiar settings, which help them maintain comfort, autonomy, and finances as they age.
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Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.’s budget surplus is on track to run dry
A state budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.
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The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here’s how taxpayers saved
President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.
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