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Seven places to pray in solidarity with Notre Dame
Here are a few recommendations for places you can go to pray in solidarity with Christ in the garden — and with those mourning the destruction at Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Drivers from these gentrifying Philly neighborhoods get the most parking tickets
PPA data indicates that not all drivers are created equal: Residents from five gentrifying ZIP codes near Center City receive tickets at a higher rate than anyone else.
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Listen 2:57Tamaqua parents shocked that armed teacher policy has been quietly reinstated
The school board put the idea on hold in January pending the outcome of lawsuits from parents and teachers.
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Celebrate Easter, Passover and the Earth
This week, Easter and Passover celebrations abound; events focus on R&B and spoken word; and Earth Day observations await in New Jersey.
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Listen 5:16North Korea test-fires new ‘tactical guided weapon’
The test comes as North Korea and South Korea seem deadlocked after a failed nuclear disarmament summit in Hanoi between North Korea's Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Trump.
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Kenney urges delay on Safehouse injection site, tells planners to look at other locations
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney urges nonprofit planning supervised injection site to explore other locations in response to pushback from Kensington residents.
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Prominent Philly Democrats Rendell, Nutter plan Joe Biden fundraiser
Several prominent Philly Democrats including Ed Rendell and Michael Nutter are planning a fundraiser for Joe Biden, who is considering a presidential bid.
8 years ago
Rutgers professors celebrate contract deal while adjuncts wait
The faculty union at Rutgers has avoided a strike, but adjunct professors are still waiting for a contract.
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Dockless e-bike share coming to Philly in 2019
One Philadelphia neighborhood will be selected for a pilot program that will bring a dockless bike share featuring electric bikes.
8 years ago
Krasner reverses position, no longer opposes new hearing for Mumia Abu-Jamal
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner previously tried to block Abu-Jamal’s latest appeal, but now has changed his mind.
8 years ago
ACLU to end suit over Pa. public defender funding
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania says it’s dropping a long-running lawsuit against Luzerne County over lack of fu ...
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Philadelphia’s historic Christ Church tests its fire sprinkler system ahead of renovations
In reaction to concerns about the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Old City church tests its “deluge” suppression system.
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North Broad gets another go for Philly Free Streets in August
On August 3, North Broad Street from City Hall to Butler Avenue will host the event for the second consecutive year.
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NJ Transit resuming rail service to Atlantic City, Princeton
New Jersey Transit will resume service on its Atlantic City and Princeton "Dinky" lines on May 12, about two weeks earlier than it had anticipated.
8 years ago
Former Delaware State University registrar pleads guilty to accepting bribes
Crystal Martin has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to change the registration status of hundreds of out-of-state students so they could pay cheaper in-state tuition.
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