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Pastor’s lawyers eye deposing Carney over coronavirus restrictions
Carney in March ordered worship services be limited to no more than 10 people, a restriction he did not impose at the time on more than 230 other businesses deemed essential.
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Man, woman charged with attacking teen Sesame Place worker in face mask dispute
The teen Sesame Place worker suffered a broken jaw and teeth injuries. Two Bronx residents are accused of attacking him.
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Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes
USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.
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New Jersey movie theaters will remain closed, federal judge says
The decision upholds Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order that kept theaters closed even as other public places were allowed to reopen.
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Three Pennsylvania ‘rising stars’ speak during the DNC’s second night
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta spoke at the DNC, pitching Biden as a reliable choice for Pa. voters.
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Colleges grapple with coronavirus as students return
In the past few days alone, college students at schools in North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Vermont, Kansas, Colorado and at the Air Force Academy have tested positive.
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As demonstrations slow, activists inspired by George Floyd protests pivot to take on the bureaucracy
Racial justice advocates are still pushing for concrete change in cities like Lebanon, Pa. — in the now-virtual halls of local government.
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Listen 5:35Less traffic, less risk: Zamar Jones’ neighbors pitch speed bumps as a violence deterrent
Following the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Zamar Jones, a West Philly block’s request for speed bumps is getting another look by the city.
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Listen 2:26Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump
Key speakers for Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former President Bill Clinton and former second lady Jill Biden.
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ACLU calls for Delaware probation reform
Delaware Dept. of Correction disputes the ACLU report that the state’s probation system promotes “a culture of punishment” that leads too many people back to prison.
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‘It’s a mess when you don’t get your mail’: Waiting on, worrying about the Postal Service in Philly
A random sampling of folks in West Philadelphia revealed frustration with delivery delays and apprehension about mail-in voting in November.
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State troopers rescue 6 after boat capsizes in dangerous Jersey Shore canal
Two state troopers rescued six people after a boat capsized in a dangerous Jersey Shore canal, officials say.
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Why Kamala Harris was raised as a Black woman
Murali Balaji, Ph.D., explains why Kamala Harris’ mother, Shyamala Gopalan, didn’t have much of a choice when raising her daughters as Black.
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Report: Racial disparities prevalent in job opportunities in Philly
Philadelphia faces the challenge of having fewer businesses and employment opportunities than other big East Coast cities.
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Gunman shoots 2 teens, 3 men in North Philadelphia
The victims were on North 30th and West Cumberland streets Tuesday afternoon when a gunman opened fire.
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