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Musicopia gets transformative gift to keep music education alive in Philly schools
Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.
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Listen 1:15Delaware’s attorney general is part of a coalition that has stopped a freeze of domestic federal spending. But foreign aid is still paused.
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Listen 0:53How to avoid a trip to the ER on Super Bowl Sunday
From heart attacks to broken bones, doctors weigh in on how to avoid common health emergencies linked to the big game.
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Listen 1:03Pennsylvania responds as Trump shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.
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Listen 1:03Federal investigators wrap up work at site of plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia
Residents and businesses may soon be able to return to the crash area, but officials say finding a sense of normalcy will “take much longer.”
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Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne has died
A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.
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Listen 0:53Gov. Shapiro seeks to further increase education spending on underfunded schools
Last year, the state passed a budget with record education spending. Shapiro is asking for more money for education, including more than $500 million more for schools in need.
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Listen 1:05Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat
Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership position following the presidential election.
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Super Bowl might hinge on middle men as Chiefs, Eagles prep for opponent’s fierce interior pass rush
There's no better way to spoil a play in the NFL these days than with strong pressure through the middle.
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Trump will attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans
Trump has not indicated which team he's supporting, but posted congratulations to the Chiefs after their AFC Championship win last month.
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FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations
Trump, dating back to his first term as president, has long been furious at the FBI and Justice Department and sought to bend federal law enforcement to his will.
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Role players often have major impacts on Super Bowl winners
If history is any indication, lesser-known players for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs could have a big impact on the Super Bowl on Sunday.
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New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts
The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.
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Listen 1:29The ultimate Philly-inspired playlist to hype yourself up for an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch
Patti LaBelle, The Roots, Jill Scott and Will Smith are among the Philly legends setting the tone for your Eagles pregame.
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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy didn’t actually invite an immigrant to live in his home, spokesperson says
Gov. Phil Murphy's initial comments came up over the weekend while he was speaking at a progressive forum about how his administration could push back against Trump.
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