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A new apartment building will rise amid a group of Germantown landmarks
The project from Iron Stone Real Estate Partners does not need zoning approvals to move forward.
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One thief says she stole 500,000 bullets because security was lax. For 18 months, the retailer has fought a state subpoena seeking loss-prevention records.
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Listen 1:49Princeton, New Jersey held a pizza party to celebrate the release of Evan Gershkovich from a Russian prison Aug. 1.
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Listen 1:1212 misleading or lacking-in-context claims from Kamala Harris’ DNC speech
The dozen misleading statements in Harris' 40-minute speech are far less than the 162 exaggerations and lies NPR found in Donald Trump’s hour-long news conference Aug. 8.
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Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says
"Donald Trump’s view is that we want the individual states ... to make these decisions," Vance said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
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Too many deer are causing too much damage in New Jersey, officials say.
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Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’
The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.
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Will Philly’s car-free streets boost business? Some retailers will find out in September
Several streets near Rittenhouse Square in Center City will temporarily close to vehicle traffic every Sunday in September during a pilot program.
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Listen 1:00100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year
The nonprofit held the backpack and school supplies giveaway in downtown Philadelphia Saturday morning.
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Rapper affiliated with Philadelphia street gang ‘YBC’ shot dead in Olney: Sources
Sources have identified the victim as Abdul Vicks, a well-known rapper affiliated with the gang Young Bag Chasers (YBC).
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Row house fire in Philadelphia kills woman, girl; man, boy taken to hospitals with 3rd-degree burns
Authorities say a row house fire in northeast Philadelphia claimed the lives of two people, including a child, and sent two other people to hospitals.
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‘It’s all about the story’: This drawing of the historic Bastille has led a historic life of its own
A sketch of the famed Paris fortress was made during its demolition by revolutionaries in 1789. Then it had a long, strange trip of its own.
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Burlington County, New Jersey, distributes $290,000 to fight food insecurity
The county is fighting food insecurity by giving grants to food assistance organizations.
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The number of overdose deaths nationally fell in 2023 for the first time in five years, but more than 107,000 still lost their lives to overdoses.
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Coronavirus FAQ: I’m a NOVID and don’t want to catch COVID. Can you guide me?
A refresher on how to keep yourself safe against COVID as the number of cases increases.
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