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Anne Ishii to step down as leader of Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative
Ishii has been executive director for six years and guided the community-focused organization through the pandemic.
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Listen 1:05Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s conduct following bribery conviction
The ethics panel could recommend that Menendez be censured or expelled, which would put maximum pressure on the senator to resign.
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New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State
The Sixers already moved their practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden in 2016.
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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign.
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Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money?
Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the FEC works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race.
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Kamala Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee
Locking up the nomination was only the first item on the staggering political to-do list for Harris after learning of Biden’s plans to leave the race.
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No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
Lawmakers approved $250,000 for schools to test out ways of ending the distraction caused by cell phones in the classroom.
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Listen 2:24Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults
The "Absolute Beginner" course is designed to teach adults the art of ballet, boost their confidence and reacquaint them with their own bodies.
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Listen 1:28Harris wasted no time trekking to Delaware, home of the president, after he quit the presidential race and endorsed her to run against Donald Trump.
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Although Gov. Shapiro won’t answer whether he would take the VP role if offered, that hasn't stopped Pa. Democrats from pushing for Harris to choose him.
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Listen :57Mendoza said in court that he felt sorrow and regret just before he was sentenced to 8 to 20 years.
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Montgomery County plans to launch 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center in 2025
Montgomery County officials have yet to determine a location for their $18 million investment into emergency mental and behavioral health care.
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Listen :52More funding for home repair program left out of Pa. budget despite high demand
Despite high demand, Pa.'s Whole-Home Repairs program didn’t get additional funding in the latest state budget, leaving thousands of homeowners waitlisted.
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‘She’s ready’: Delaware lawmakers endorse VP Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination
Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.
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Listen :52Counseling and social services are being offered in the aftermath of the shooting.
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