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Police justified in fatally shooting man with a knife in Jersey Shore town, prosecutors say
Four police officers were justified in fatally shooting a knife-wielding man who stabbed a police dog and then moved threateningly toward the officers, authorities announced.
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The move comes six months after the diocese announced it had paid out $12 million to more than 100 victims of decades-old sexual abuse.
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Lawmakers question Wolf’s corporate tax proposals — again
The Democratic Governor has pitched the same overhaul to Pennsylvania’s corporate tax structure for five years in a row.
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Philadelphia City Council is forging ahead to expand an existing tax break for low-income workers in defiance of the Kenney administration’s objections.
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Philly announces public safety plan to prepare for launch of supervised injection site
A strategy to protect the facility and its neighbors anticipates a final court ruling clearing the way for the nation’s first supervised injection site.
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Philly startup finds untapped market for Black-owned restaurants
David Cabello and his twin brother Aaron see an opportunity to meet a growing demand for food delivery services while giving a boost to their community.
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Listen 2:16Bloomberg to go face to face against rivals after ad blitz
For Mike Bloomberg, the one-way conversation with Democratic voters is about to end.
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WBGO, in collaboration with WNYC and WHYY announces "Ask Governor Murphy," a live call-in broadcast with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
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Archbishop Nelson Perez now leading Philly Catholics
A new Archbishop returns to Philadelphia and speaks of “hope” for Roman Catholics.
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PA Post investigation prompts legal action at Pa. jails
PA Post's investigation on commissary items is the basis for a nonprofit’s legal claim advocating for prisoners’ rights.
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Amid allegations within his campaign, Gov. Murphy proposes crackdown on workplace misconduct
Although Gov. Phil Murphy has not addressed allegations that his campaign was a “toxic” environment, he has outlined legislation to address workplace harassment, misconduct.
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One Wilma Theater artistic director becomes four, in a new leadership model
Each new addition will spend a season as lead artistic director, picking shows, casts and design teams with advice from the others, including Blanka Zizka.
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Judge hears arguments over Philadelphia’s voting machines
The state is expected to be one of the nation’s premier presidential battlegrounds.
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Trump commutes former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich’s sentence
Blagojevich was convicted of political corruption just months after he appeared on Trump’s reality TV show, “Celebrity Apprentice."
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Split verdict in ex-Temple fraternity president sex assault cases
The former president of a Temple University fraternity has been convicted in an attempted sexual assault case but acquitted of sex assault charges in another case.
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