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Gunmen kill one, injure 6 others in mass shooting in Philadelphia
A 29-year-old man was shot in the back of the head and taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:10 p.m.
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Trump still contagious? Experts say it’s impossible to know
Most people with COVID-19 can stop isolating and be around others about 10 days after they first showed symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
6 years ago
Justices say women can get abortion pill by mail, for now
The court did little more than defer its first action on an abortion-related issue since the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month.
6 years ago
Bill Cosby appeal set for Dec. 1 in Pennsylvania high court
The high court will also consider whether the jury should have heard evidence that Bill Cosby had given quaaludes to women in the past.
6 years ago
In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump’s fitness to serve
Just weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Pelosi said Trump needs to disclose more about his health after his COVID-19 diagnosis.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: As case numbers rise, officials are preparing for a second wave
As officials begin to stockpile PPE, medication and ventilators, they warn that the wave could be a “surge” if people don’t take precautions, including wearing masks.
6 years ago
Pa. House GOP leadership calls on lawmaker to resign over vulgar videos
In a since-deleted social media post, Rep. Aaron Bernstine is heard urging his son to smoke a cigar, telling him to “hit it harder, breathe in.”
6 years ago
Lawmakers mount new push to give Pa. counties more flexibility in counting mail-in ballots
County election officials say it’s the number one issue standing between them and a timely counting of votes: allowing them to begin processing mail-in ballots before Nov. 3.
6 years ago
Del. resident among 13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police
Four of the six men had planned to meet Wednesday to “make a payment on explosives and exchange tactical gear,” the FBI said in the court filing.
6 years ago
Next Trump-Biden debates uncertain, though Oct. 22 is likely
With less than four weeks until Election Day and with millions of voters casting early ballots, pressure is building on Trump to turn around a campaign that is trailing Biden.
6 years ago
Environmental groups to spend $2M to flip Pa. legislature
Several Pa. environmental groups plan to pour millions into closely contested State House and Senate races to flip the General Assembly in Democrats’ favor.
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Mutual aid ‘susus’ have been used by Southwest Philadelphia’s African community for years, but the financial-sharing practice has new importance during the pandemic.
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Listen 4:41The great pumpkin fest, Germantown jazz and Dracula’s back in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
This week includes both a look at history and a chance to share your own as fall moves in with a wide variety of socially distanced and virtual events.
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Listen 5:08Philabundance is training chefs in a $12-million facility built on a vacant city lot
Philabundance Community Kitchen’s $12M new facility in North Philadelphia allows the 20-year-old free culinary training program to expand beyond their creator’s dreams.
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West Philly recalls police siege of rubber bullets, tear gas as City Council moves to ban tactics
“This kind of police violence and disregard for an entire residential neighborhood does not happen in a white neighborhood,” said Rev. Abbey Tennis.
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