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Arrest made in Grays Ferry mass shooting that left 3 people dead; more suspects still being sought
The victims who were killed have been identified as 23-year-old Zahir Wylie, 19-year-old Jason Reese, and 24-year-old Azir Harris.
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Pennsylvania advocates call for shutdown of Moshannon after ICE detainee’s death
Chaofeng Ge, 32, is the 11th person to die in ICE custody since the start of the Trump administration.
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Listen 1:29Woman killed by neighbor before responding state troopers were ambushed by gunfire, police say
The attack took place in a rural area in the northeastern part of the state. The two troopers were flown to hospitals for medical care.
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School closures loom over Pittsburgh and Philly. How they want to handle middle school differs.
District officials in both cities say it is more difficult to offer rigorous and expanded courses in under-enrolled schools.
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What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City
The disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread in building water systems.
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Aug. 7–10: Hometown Heroes Homey Awards in Delaware, a silent disco at Philly’s City Hall and Tommy James and The Shondells in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:13Researchers say that months of instability have already damaged the future pipeline of U.S. scientists and discoveries.
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Listen 3:44New workforce housing in East Mt. Airy would serve ‘forgotten missing middle’
The project from TierView Development needs zoning approval before construction can start.
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Pennsylvania residents, firefighters support legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam
Firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals has contaminated drinking water supplies across the U.S.
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Listen 2:29Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population
Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords met with local advocates working to access more funding to continue combating gun violence in Delaware.
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Listen 0:50Delaware retail marijuana sales tallied $625,000 over 3-day kickoff weekend
The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.
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Listen 0:56Man arrested for multiple sexual assaults near Center City, police say
Dynel Walker, 37, is accused of sexually assaulting at least six women over the last few weeks.
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Montgomery County is holding a back-to-school drive for families in need
Residents, businesses and organizations can donate new school supplies through August 22.
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Listen 0:46SEPTA sets Aug. 14 deadline to ‘begin dismantling’ the transit system without new state funding
The mass transit agency said it needs 10 days to implement the cuts to 3,000 bus stops in the region due to a budget shortfall.
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