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The driver has been charged with second-degree murder, and a passenger in the van was detained by Newark police, but no charges against that person have been filed so far.
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Most legislation to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania doesn’t survive a committee vote, but two years ago a bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate.
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Listen 0:53Close to a dozen residents of the flood-prone neighborhood met with members of Congress Tuesday.
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Listen 1:10Philly looking for ‘Phambassadors’ to boost city pride in the run-up to 2026
The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.
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Listen 1:18Crozer closure: Delco legislators push Pennsylvania AG to investigate Prospect Medical Holdings
Delaware County lawmakers sent a letter to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, asking him to “leave no stone unturned in holding” Crozer Health’s owner accountable.
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Listen 0:44More than 350 grants worth over $800 million were ended midstream. New Jersey's attorney general said nearly $13 million in ongoing program funding to the state was canceled.
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Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed
The U.S. Education Department wants Penn to strip swimmer Lia Thomas of awards and apologize to female swimmers. The school has said it followed NCAA and Ivy League policies.
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Without SEPTA, Philly businesses worry about lack of parking, traffic gridlock
Service cuts could add 275,000 more vehicles to the road, and business leaders are concerned about congestion and lack of parking for commuters.
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Listen 1:00Philly’s new office culture: co-working for connection, not just convenience
Across Philly, co-working spaces aren't just about sharing desks — they're reshaping work culture by creating communities that boost collaboration and innovation.
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Program aims to fast-track Philly high school students into in-demand, entry-level health care jobs
The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.
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Listen 1:03Philadelphia-area USPS workers fear a private takeover. Could it happen?
The Trump administration has flirted with the idea of selling the U.S. Postal Service to the highest bidder. Postal workers in the Philly region believe it's a bad idea.
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Listen 0:47Members of the public voiced concerns about cuts to emergency aid and pushed for 1960s-style civil disobedience.
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Listen 1:02Community College of Philadelphia’s board names provost Alycia Marshall as interim president
The CCP announcement came after former president Donald General’s contract wasn’t renewed.
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Listen 0:43Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done
As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear.
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U.S. transportation secretary calls for more shipbuilding during visit to Philly shipyard
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he believes ramping up shipbuilding is key to the country’s security and independence.
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