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Grand jury probe targets Delaware private school connected to Christina school board member
Naveed Baqir and the private school he co-founded is under scrutiny concerning invoices submitted to the school district.
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National Ballet of Ukraine includes Philly on first U.S. tour in over 30 years
The company based in Kyiv has not done a multi-city tour of the U.S. in over 30 years. It will come to Philly in an act of cultural diplomacy.
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‘Democrats are in array’: Harris and Walz energize Democratic Pa. voters in first campaign rally
The Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees rallied voters at Temple University Tuesday evening.
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Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a presidential race
Some in Harris' inner circle saw Walz as a do-no-harm choice who can keep the party unified heading into the Democratic National Convention opening in Chicago on Aug. 19.
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‘Veepstakes’ runner-up Josh Shapiro takes stage as Harris formally introduces Walz as VP pick
The Pennsylvania governor took to the stage at Temple University Tuesday to tell state voters to support the Harris-Walz ticket.
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Philadelphia opens first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs
The clinic is funded by the city and officially opens to patients beginning September 3. It will not provide emergency crisis services.
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4 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers noted that Walz, a former teacher, understands the struggles of working people.
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Republican VP nominee JD Vance visits South Philly in first Pa. campaign stop
The Ohio Senator attacked the vice president’s record hours ahead of her rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.
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High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know
People with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that cause cognitive decline can struggle to say they are hot during extreme heat, so caregivers must watch for changes.
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What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris’ new running mate
Harris is hoping Walz will strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states and among working-class voters.
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5 things to know about Tim Walz
Here are some things to know about Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for her running mate.
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Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’
After Tuesday's day trip to Pa., Harris and her running mate will spend the next five days flying thousands of miles around the country, touring critical battleground states.
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Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
More Democrats say they are satisfied with her candidacy compared with that of Biden, energizing a party that had been resigned to the 81-year-old Biden being its nominee.
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Exchange visitors have returned to work at the Jersey Shore at pre-pandemic levels
A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.
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Barnes Foundation and St. Joe’s University launch a degree program together
The unique collaboration will leverage the Barnes’ art holdings and St. Joe’s University teaching resources.
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