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Citizens Bank and UNCF team up to award $50,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors
The "Citizens Helping Citizens" scholarship will award $50,000 to students, including those from low-income and underrepresented communities.
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Listen 1:07A Mercer County group is helping make food pantries more accessible to people with disabilities
Trenton Health Team has expanded a free food-finder online directory, which provides critically important accessibility information.
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Listen 1:13Union asks judge to dismiss anti-smoking lawsuit targeting Atlantic City casinos
Local 54 of the Unite Here union says many of its 10,000 workers could lose their jobs and the means to support their families if smoking were banned.
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Philadelphia City Council sends school board choice back to mayor, who appoints her anyway
Joyce Wilkerson, considered a controversial pick over her stance on charter schools, was praised by Mayor Parker as a “laudable steward.”
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SEPTA releases final Bus Revolution proposal, vote expected as soon as next month
“We will continue to listen to our riders and stakeholders to ensure that our network provides equitable access for all,” SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards said.
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Jason Kelce will join ESPN and be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show, AP source says
Kelce is expected to replace Robert Griffin III, who would continue with the network as a college football analyst.
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Philly DA predicts record low for violent crime in 2024
District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:05Delaware Gov. John Carney announces Wilmington mayoral run
Carney said he was “strongly considering” running last fall after current Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he was retiring. Now he’s officially in the race.
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Listen :59Philly spending is under the controller’s microscope after issues at Office of Homeless Services
The goal is to make sure city departments don’t overspend and move the bill for extra costs into another fiscal year.
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Listen 1:01Emotional support alligator ‘Wally’ was stolen during Georgia trip, released into swamp, owner says
The emotional support animal was then released into a swamp, with roughly 20 other alligators.
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Demonstrations roil U.S. campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over the war in Gaza
Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel over the large-scale operation in Gaza.
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Jim’s Steaks reopens this week, embracing Isaiah Zagar’s former home
Two South Street landmarks were destroyed in a 2022 fire: Jim’s Steaks and the neighboring Eyes Gallery. The two buildings are now one.
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Listen 2:33Green hydrogen: A climate change solution or fossil fuel bait and switch?
To help solve the climate crisis, $750 million could flow to the Philadelphia region to create a hydrogen economy. But some say it’s a deceit to help the fossil fuel industry.
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Listen 7:34The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.
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Roots told WHYY News that Fred Green and Portia West have two options: Step down from the stormwater authority board or resign from City Council.
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