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City, activists come to agreement to clear Ridge Avenue homeless encampment
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and leaders of the Camp Teddy encampment on Ridge Avenue have reached an agreement to clear the site.
6 years ago
Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask
Trump's expected return comes as the scale of the outbreak within the White House itself is still being uncovered.
6 years ago
Suspects who fired on home of two Camden cops ‘had the wrong house’
Two officers and their 10-day-old baby were unhurt when shots were fired into their home. The police chief says they were not the intended target.
6 years ago
Philadelphia surpasses 2019’s homicide total with nearly three months left in 2020
Meanwhile, the number shooting victims is up 47% over 2019 with police reporting more than 1,600 people injured by gunfire so far this year.
6 years ago
One of President Trump’s most prominent Central Pa. allies faces challenge from a moderate Democrat
Here is a look at the race for Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: State probes Trump fundraiser for COVID-19 violations
Contact tracers are getting a “mixed bag” of cooperation. It’s unclear if indoor gathering limits or prohibitions on buffet-style food serving were violated.
6 years ago
Cities declare racism a health crisis, but some doubt impact
“We know our pain is questioned and our pain is not real to them,” said Christy DeGallerie, who later started a group for Black COVID-19 survivors.
6 years ago
13 people sue Devereux over alleged child sexual abuse
Thirteen people allege Devereux allowed them to be sexually abused as children while in the organization’s care and failed to stop that abuse.
6 years ago
Poll: Many Americans blame virus crisis on U.S. government
Trump has downplayed the severity and impact of the pandemic in recent months.
6 years ago
N.J. poll has Van Drew trailing Kennedy in his first race since party switch
Jeff Van Drew left the Democratic party over President Trump’s impeachment. Two years after he won the traditionally Republican seat, he’s behind in the race.
6 years ago
Wilmington council makes 1st funding commitment for body cameras
Activists have long called for the equipment to increase trust between police and civilians, but the program had been stalled over alleged funding concerns.
6 years ago
Trump takes a brief car ride, ignoring own COVID infection
Hours earlier, Trump’s team reported that his blood oxygen level dropped suddenly twice recently and that they gave him a steroid typically recommended for the very sick.
6 years ago
Philly area counties say efforts to recruit poll workers for Election Day are paying off
After many veteran poll workers called out for the 2020 primary elections due to COVID-19, county officials ramped up recruitment for November. Those efforts paid off.
6 years ago
Community College of Philadelphia cancels classes on Election Day to promote student voting
Community College of Philadelphia and Drexel University are altering class schedules on Nov. 3, encouraging students to cast their votes.
6 years ago
Listen 1:47Half a million Pa. kids are supposed to be learning to read right now. Are they?
K-3 is a critical time for kids to learn to read. If virtual school disrupts that progress, the consequences could last a lifetime.
6 years ago
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