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Christopher Columbus statue coming down in Trenton
Crews in Trenton started dismantling the statue Wednesday, a day after city Mayor Reed Gusciora announced the decision.
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Lawmakers will rule again over redrawing of Pa. political boundaries, but critics aren’t giving up
The stakes are significant: research shows gerrymandering protects incumbents and strips communities of political power.
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Parkway homeless encampment grows, while talks with city, PHA go slowly
The tents have encroached on Von Colln Park’s ballfield, where kids were scheduled to start playing this week. Demands go unmet; neighbors are frustrated.
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Listen 5:57A new Trump administration rule limiting online classes for international students has thrown the tens of thousands of students enrolled in Pa. universities into uncertainty.
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Historic portraits of ‘outstanding’ Black Americans featured in new online exhibit
Pieces from a 1940s collection of portraits showcasing prominent Black Americans are back on virtual display in a new exhibition by the Pearl S. Buck House.
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Listen 2:08It’s a small town where people typically hold police officers in high regard, but amid national conversation about police brutality, there’s a groundswell pushing for change.
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Listen 5:42Amy Kennedy to face Jeff Van Drew in South Jersey congressional race
Educator and mental health advocate Amy Kennedy won the hotly contested Democratic primary to face Jeff Van Drew in N.J. 2nd Congressional District.
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‘It’s not normal’: After violent Fourth of July weekend, South Philly residents march for change
After a violent Fourth of July weekend, South Philly residents march for change and demand investments in violence intervention programs.
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2020 New Jersey primary election results
The polls have closed in New Jersey. Check here for live updates on election results.
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Data: Congress created virus aid, then reaped the benefits
At least a dozen lawmakers have ties to organizations that received federal coronavirus aid, according to newly released government data.
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Philly landlords sue city over coronavirus-related renter protections
“You’re basically taking away money from the landlord,” argued Paul Cohen, an attorney for The Homeowners Association of Philadelphia.
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US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization
The pullout won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration or if circumstances change.
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Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologizes for anti-Semitic post
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.
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Black leaders call on Philadelphia police to end stop and frisk — again
As police continue to stop and frisk Black Americans at higher rates than whites in the city, Black groups renewed demands that Mayor Kenney end the law enforcement tactic.
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Biden wants US to produce more of its own pandemic supplies
It marked the Biden campaign's most comprehensive statements yet on how it would better equip the nation to fight the coronavirus and future pandemics and other threats.
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