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Murphy attends rally, vigil for first time over the weekend
The rallies in Hillside and Westfield come as the state is still emerging from Murphy’s March stay-home order stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: New testing sites in New Castle County
New Castle County announced free COVID-19 testing sites in Wilmington, Newark, New Castle and Middletown.
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Black Philly therapists are raising $15K to provide free mental health resources to people of color
“It’s just super important to band together...and make sure that you understand the importance of healing within the devastation that we have all faced throughout this time.”
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Rules set for summer camps
The state Health Department moved forward with issuing guidelines for camps and youth summer programs to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Camden rekindles industrial past, new plant fueled by tax breaks
ResinTech, which makes water filtration products, is set to open later this month with the help of up to $139 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies.
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Listen 4:06University cops face renewed scrutiny amid protests against police brutality
Most universities have their own police departments, with officers who can carry guns and arrest people off campus. Activists are again asking why.
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These retiring teachers won’t get a final goodbye — so we’re telling their stories
As odd a time as it is to graduate school, it’s just as odd a time to retire from a career working in schools. Meet five people navigating those emotions.
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Listen 6:32When protesters cry ‘defund the police,’ what does it mean?
Supporters say it isn’t about eliminating police entirely; rather, it's about addressing systemic problems in policing and spending more on needs like housing and education.
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‘This is step one’: Politicians, police, Philly residents go head-to-head on institutional racism
A Philly Councilmember held a promised meeting Sunday with city leaders, police and protesters in her district. Here’s what they discussed for three hours.
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NY Times editorial page editor resigns amid fury over op-ed
The paper announced Sunday that James Bennet had resigned, effective immediately.
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Duty to intervene: Floyd cops spoke up but didn’t step in
Even though the rookies’ lawyers say the men spoke out in the moment, they ultimately failed to stop Derek Chauvin when he had his knee on George Floyd's neck.
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Officials: Shore house gatherings lead to 11 new COVID-19 cases in Bucks County
Bucks County officials linked one-third of new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday to someone who spread the virus at recent Jersey Shore gatherings.
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Philadelphia Inquirer editor resigns over ‘Buildings Matter’ headline
The Inquirer had apologized for a “horribly wrong” decision to use the headline, “Buildings Matter, Too,” on a column about looting and vandalism amid ongoing protests.
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Protesters at Trenton City Hall demand justice for George Floyd
Protesters also marched in Atlantic City on Saturday from City Hall to the police station, chanting “No justice! No peace! No racist police!”
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Philly lifts curfew; marchers advocate for incarcerated people amid COVID-19
There will be no citywide curfew in Philadelphia this evening for the first time in more than a week, city officials announced on Sunday.
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