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Here’s where Biden and Trump stand on key issues
Voters get to judge two presidents on their records alongside their promises for the next four years. Here’s where they stand on 10 of the top issues.
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Where J.D. Vance stands on key issues
Sen. J.D. Vance, who once called former Donald Trump “America’s Hitler” but is now one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, has been named Trump’s 2024 VP pick.
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Ex-Philly detective James Pitts convicted of perjury in coerced murder confession case
James Pitts has been accused of aggressive physical interrogation tactics and coercing false confessions in numerous lawsuits and complaints.
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Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
Multiple state prisons in Pennsylvania lack air conditioning, leaving thousands of incarcerated people at risk during increasingly common high temperatures.
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What happens to N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez’s seat after his conviction?
Menendez’s term ends in January and he’s said he’s running for a fourth term as an independent. The judge set his sentencing date for Oct. 29 — a week before the election.
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Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an elusive enigma
The day before the shooting, Thomas Crooks went to the sportsman's club and practiced on the rifle range, according to a federal intelligence briefing obtained by the AP.
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Temple University engineers tap into the powers of soy to heal wounds
Researchers are seeking FDA approval for their soy-based bandages, which they say are an alternative to other synthetic and animal-derived products.
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Listen 3:573 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.
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Listen 1:07A Philly lab reveals how obesity drugs like Ozempic cause nausea
The study focused on semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic. It is known to reduce feelings of hunger while increasing feelings of nausea.
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Listen 1:11FEMA announces more than $2 million to help flood-prone Eastwick
The funding will pay for the construction of HESCO flood barriers — a series of metal baskets containing a fabric filled with a soil mixture that blocks the overflow of water.
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Listen 1:20Five Below’s CEO and president steps down amid weak sales
The Philly-based company also cut its financial outlook for the current quarter. Five Below has been wrestling with slower spending and increasing theft.
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The man killed at a Trump rally died shielding his family. Neighbors share stories of 2 others hurt
Two other bystanders injured in the attack remained hospitalized Monday in critical but stable condition.
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Vacant Community Hospital in Chester to become site of new affordable housing complex
The 94-unit Silvercare Senior Housing development is scheduled to open March 2026. Chester officials hope it will provide a boost to the city.
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Here are the key takeaways from N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez’s guilty verdict
Menendez has been found guilty of all bribery and corruption charges. Gov. Murphy says resign now or get expelled from the Senate.
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Appeals court denies stay that would have blocked Delaware assault weapons ban
The Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s rejection of a stay. The legality of Delaware’s assault weapons ban is still being litigated.
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