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Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool report sent to reporters by the NBA an hour after the game that the Clippers’ Paul George did make contact with Kelly Oubre Jr.
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The PPA is cracking down on sidewalk parking in Philadelphia
The parking authority will hire 30 new parking enforcement officers to focus on ticketing vehicles blocking sidewalks and curb ramps.
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‘Undated’ Pa. mail ballots don’t count, appeals court rules
The technical mandate caused thousands of votes to be declared invalid in the 2022 election.
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Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:38A top official acknowledges Delaware has “traditionally underfunded” child care in a state where K-12 students struggle with academic proficiency.
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Listen 2:00Mobile driver’s licenses could soon be coming to N.J.
A bill is working its way through the N.J. legislature that would allow a license to be carried on a cellphone, tablet, or any device with internet capability.
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Listen 1:09Fecal immunochemical tests, or FIT, are stool-based screenings that can be used at home to detect early signs of colorectal cancer.
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Listen 1:10A Trenton nonprofit is helping elementary school students improve their reading skills
The Community Schools Reading Intervention program was developed by elementary school officials and Mercer Street Friends during the pandemic.
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.
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McCormick is going big early in what may be the most expensive Senate race of 2024 as Democrats face a tough path to keeping the upper chamber.
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Listen 1:14CHOP officials say failed contract negotiations with two Medicaid health insurance plans could disrupt coverage for “thousands” in the region.
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Listen 1:18Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del. in 2024
Voters will head to the polls this November to weigh in on races for president, U.S. Senate, state legislatures and beyond.
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Phillies 2024 home opener moved to Friday due to threat of rain
Gates will open at 12:35 p.m. and on-field pregame festivities will begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. First pitch will be at 3:05 p.m.
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Environmental justice activists push for home repair and renewable energy money in Philly budget
Activists with Philly Thrive argue repairs help residents stay in their homes and adapt to climate change. At least one member of City Council is listening.
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TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
The agency is also scrutinizing the company over potential violations of a children's privacy law.
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