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After N. Philly quadruple shooting, rapid response teams hope to prevent more violence
After a quadruple shooting in North Philly, the city’s rapid response teams offered counseling. But residents say they want help to stop the bleeding.
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Fight rages over medical malpractice lawsuits in Pa. as report fails to settle the dispute
The overall number of active medical staff practicing statewide increased before and after the changes of the early 2000s.
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Illadelph forever: Philly street named for The Roots
Come May, the section of East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street will be officially dedicated to the local hip-hop legends.
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Harrisburg diocese bankruptcy could tap into parish assets
Individual churches are not part of the bankruptcy filing but could end up contributing to a fund to settle sex abuse claims.
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What happens next, now that the refinery’s future seems wide open?
First, Philadelphia Energy Solutions and buyer Hilco Redevelopment Partners have to meet several legal obligations before the sale can close.
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Murphy details plan for major overhaul of N.J. ethics rules
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced five legislative proposals Wednesday that would drastically overhaul the state’s ethics rules for government officials.
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Charges bounce off ‘Superman’ during Camden fifth graders’ mock trial
Camden 5th graders learned about bias, evidence, witnesses and legal standards in a mock trial at Rutgers Camden Law School.
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Contigo announces another recall of 5.7M kids’ water bottles
Out of caution, Contigo representatives encourage people who have purchased these bottles to order a free replacement.
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Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress.
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City to require Philly drivers to move cars for street sweeping pilot 2.0
Philly’s seven-month-long experiment with street sweeping proved that regular city cleanings reduced litter on the city’s notoriously filthy streets.
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A diminished Victoria’s Secret is sold
The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.
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Woman dead, three men wounded after shooting near North Philly school
The four victims were on 11th and Thompson streets shortly before 4 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.
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Government service is a ministry. Its ministers must be noble.
Rev. Malcolm Byrd — a public theologian who ended a 45-year career in government without scandal — writes about faith, morality and combating corruption.
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PAFA displays Black art collection of Constance Clayton, former Philadelphia school superintendent
Constance Clayton has been collecting African American art for 30 years. She recently gave much of her collection to PAFA in Philadelphia.
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Bright lights, big city: How Philly’s new streetlights could make us safer
Philadelphia’s 100,000 streetlamps vary in brightness and intensity, leaving some areas darker, and more dangerous than others.
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