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Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season
The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.
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124 animals recovered in Bucks County after SPCA’s largest farm cruelty case
"This person was running a really poor business at the sake and expense of the animals," said the SPCA's communications manager.
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Vance accused Walz of ‘stolen valor.’ What to know about Walz’s military record
Though both are vets, JD Vance has taken digs at Tim Walz's service, accusing the Minnesota governor of one of the most grievous charges possible in military circles.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., third-party candidates face ballot challenges in Pennsylvania
Petitions argue that Kennedy, his running mate, and at least nine third-party candidates should not appear on Pa.'s Nov. 5 general election ballot.
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Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region
Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.
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A survivor’s tale: Mike Africa Jr.’s ‘On a Move’ tells the story of the MOVE bombing
“It's Philadelphia history,” Africa Jr. said while discussing his new book at Temple University. “It's Black history. It’s revolutionary history. It's American history.”
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Listen 1:23Kensington photography book captures a bubble of joy inside a neighborhood in crisis
The photography in “The Group for Mutual Improvement” shows a group of misfit Kensington neighbors building unlikely bonds.
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Listen 3:04Wilmington mayoral candidates lay out views in issues forum
The Wilmington mayoral candidate forum with Gov. Carney and Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter focused on issues like education, crime and jobs.
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Philly street resurfacing begins this week. Here’s what to know
East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.
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Newly released video shows chaos and confusion after Trump assassination attempt
Footage obtained by NPR shows an officer's point of view as he runs toward the building in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the gunman had taken position on the roof.
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Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
As he addressed reporters at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate, ABC announced that Trump and Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate. Trump had recently backed out.
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Elections 101: Department of State guidance was a 2020 lightning rod. This is how it works
As we approach what’s expected to be another contentious presidential election, here’s what you need to know about directives and guidance.
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Here’s what Tim Walz did on climate change as Minnesota governor
Climate change advocates heaped praise on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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UArts faculty and alumni call for City Council review of school’s closure
The University of the Arts suddenly closed in June and students, teachers and others are calling for help to bring it back to life.
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First-degree murder charge dropped against former Philly officer Mark Dial in Eddie Irizarry killing
The decision comes after Dial's lawyers complained that prosecutors had not turned over an expert witness report they commissioned months ago and planned to use at trial.
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