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‘We are resilient’ Black community leaders work to rebuild battered Southwest Philly mall
Ron Nowell returned to work at Four Seasons meat market Tuesday after guarding the store from looters on Sunday. He and others are now focused on recovery.
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2020 Pennsylvania primary election results
The polls have closed in Pennsylvania. Check here for live updates on election results.
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Why didn’t Philly police respond to white men with bats? Fishtown neighbors wait for answers
At least three people say they were attacked in Fishtown Monday by members of a group of white men with bats, after their concerns were ignored by police.
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Philly police commissioner alters use of force policy after tear gas, warns about press arrests
Some in the department questioned why guidelines like this weren’t issued sooner.
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Police team with good Samaritans rescue swimmers at the Jersey Shore
A pair of police officers and good Samaritans rescued two distressed swimmers from the ocean off the coast of Asbury Park early Sunday evening, authorities said.
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Polls close in unprecedented Pa. primary
The primary was delayed because of COVID-19 and many voters chose to cast a ballot by mail instead.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike to go cashless permanently, laying off 500 toll collectors
About 500 fare collectors and other toll workers along the Pennsylvania Turnpike are about to those their jobs.
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Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday
Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Biden calls for police reforms, says protests are a ‘wake-up call’
In his first public appearance outside of Delaware in months, Biden said he would “seek to heal the racial wounds” in a speech from Philadelphia’s City Hall.
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Iconic Jersey Shore venue cancels outdoor summer concert series
A venerable Asbury Park club revered for helping to launch some of New Jersey's musical legends has canceled its outdoor concert series amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Greater accountability for police action and recruitment aimed at attracting officers of color are urged by the elected officials.
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Listen 2:03Coronavirus update: Pennsylvania issues child care reopening guidance
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services just issued a frequently asked questions guide for essential workers in need of child care as the state moves towards reopening.
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The stimulus checks are more crucial now than ever, as residents struggle to connect with the outside world amid a pandemic that is surging through their homes.
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On unprecedented Pa. primary day, high turnout in West Philly, too-big ballots in Bucks
Amid widespread protests, looting and a global pandemic that has triggered an economic shockwave — voters will cast ballots in the Pennsylvania primary.
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