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Teen ‘lucky to be alive’ after good Samaritan rescues her from ocean off Island Beach State Park
A good Samaritan rescued a teenage girl who was struggling in the ocean off Island Beach Island Friday morning.
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DA Larry Krasner to appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck Philly cyclist
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against driver Jorge Fretts for the killing of cyclist Emily Fredricks
7 years ago
Cheyney officials say budget will have surplus, accreditation status still unknown
Cheyney University is expected to take in $26 million in revenue this year with a $2.1 million surplus.
7 years ago
Pa. grants $2M for solar tech at PGW’s liquefied natural gas plant
Philadelphia’s future LNG plant gets grant for solar panels. Environmentalists say that doesn’t make the fossil fuel project right.
7 years ago
A shooting barricaded a Philly neighborhood. Hear from people who experienced it.
We asked a few members of the Nicetown-Tioga community to tell us about their experience of their neighborhood, and the event that shut it down it on Wednesday.
7 years ago
N.J. joins lawsuit against Trump’s effort to drive immigrants off public aid programs
New Jersey is opposing the Trump administration’s effort to penalize immigrants who rely on public aid programs like food stamps.
7 years ago
Wolf unveils gun violence effort, days after Philly shooting
Wolf is setting up a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention at the state commission on crime and delinquency.
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Dramatic Thunderbirds to once again highlight Atlantic City Airshow
The Atlantic City Airshow is set for the skies above the city’s beaches and boardwalk on Wednesday, Aug. 21 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. (rain or shine).
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Study: Staring at seagulls could prevent them from snatching your food
The result? The gulls, on average, took 21 seconds longer to approach the food when being stared at, according to the study.
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Charles Santore, Philly illustrator of classic children’s books, dies at 84
The artist behind many classic reissues like Wizard of Oz and Alice In Wonderland passed away this week at 84.
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Meet the heroes making Philly’s parks safer
Amid a spate of violence at Philadelphia parks, one North Philly man has made his neighborhood park safer using Jell-o, paintbrushes, and conversation.
7 years ago
Could piecemeal gun control measures have stopped North Philly gunman?
Maurice Hill, who wounded six Philadelphia police officers, had a long history of gun violations, but was still able to obtain an AR-15.
7 years ago
New Jersey’s medically assisted suicide law put on hold
Gov. Murphy, who signed the bill, said that AG Grewal would release guidance for residents in light of the order and vowed to oppose the lawsuit in court.
7 years ago
Alleged police shooter’s lawyer called — and DA Larry Krasner picked up
Krasner’s involvement in the North Philly hostage negotiation was unusual. Several people, including a Trump appointee, have raised questions about his involvement.
7 years ago
‘I’m still not calm’: Exhausted neighbors unsettled after North Philly police shooting
Normal life was turned upside down on Wednesday. A day later, people were still coming to grips with exactly what unfolded.
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