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Philadelphia Phillies clinch 1st NL East title since 2011
With a postseason berth already clinched last week, Schwarber, Harper, Turner & Co. have their sights set on the top seed in the National League playoffs.
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New Jersey legislation aims to end disparities for minority- and women-owned businesses
A legislative package has been approved by a committee to address issues uncovered in a state disparity study.
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Listen 1:06CT scans are typically used to look for cancer, organ damage and other medical issues. But they can also help examine other kinds of objects and materials.
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Listen 5:03Harris and Trump want to build more housing. What would that mean for Pa.?
The state has nearly 100,000 fewer housing units than it needs. Experts say federal policy could help close the gap.
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Listen 6:14Penn sanctions controversial professor for ‘flagrant unprofessional conduct’
A faculty committee found Amy Wax had a history of making derogatory generalizations about groups of people based on race, gender, sexual orientation and immigration status.
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Republicans scrutinizing automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania
Republicans are stepping up scrutiny of Pennsylvania’s system for registering people to vote through its driver’s licensing centers.
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Philly restarts curbside trash pickup of bulky items, by appointment
Items eligible for pickup include refrigerators, large furniture, hot water heaters and even tires.
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Listen 1:10U.S. voters advised to return ballots early because of mail delay concerns
Election officials around the country are raising concerns about whether the U.S. Postal Service can handle the influx of election mail expected this fall.
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Gettysburg College investigates swim team after racial slur is carved on student
Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student's chest during a social gathering on campus.
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Up against a ‘ghost network’ for mental health care? Here’s what you can do
Insurers’ failures to update their provider directories have led to dire consequences for people seeking mental health care. Here's how you can navigate these challenges.
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Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last
Former President Donald Trump says that if he loses his bid to return to the White House in 2024 he thinks he won't try again in 2028.
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Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination
In a statement, Trump accused the Justice Department of “mishandling and downplaying” the apparent assassination attempt by bringing charges that were a “slap on the wrist.”
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After 4 years, SEPTA reinstates phased-in parking fees. Here’s what to know
Riders will be able to pay for parking fees by using the SEPTA Park app, kiosks, or via text message.
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Aramark workers are striking against all 3 Philly sports stadiums Monday
"Before we even talk about building a new arena, we need to make sure that stadium food service jobs are good jobs," said one concessions worker.
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Study: Road salts continue to build up in the Brandywine, damaging watershed
Researchers say the study is one of the first to evaluate the specific causes of salty water within a smaller watershed.
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