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In parroting a lie about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, Trump excites extremists
The narrative about pet-eating has been decisively debunked. Even so, it has taken on momentum.
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Benny Golson, trailblazing Philly jazz saxophonist and composer, dies at 95
Golson’s contributions include the jazz standard, “I Remember Clifford,” and compositions recorded by Art Blakey and Miles Davis.
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Did the Pa. legislature undermine Chester’s influence over its water authority?
The receiver’s office said an 11th-hour change to an uncontroversial Senate bill stripped the city of Chester of having the sole power to control the Chester Water Authority.
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U.S. appeals court says man can sue Pennsylvania over 26 years of solitary confinement
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a man who spent 26 years in solitary confinement in Pennsylvania can sue prison officials for alleged cruel and unusual punishment.
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Preparing Pennsylvania’s voting machines: What is logic and accuracy testing?
During logic and accuracy testing, election officials create sample ballots with various configurations of layouts and votes and run them through the machines.
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Revamped Pier 40 reopens along the Delaware River in Philly
The building, which dates back to 1914 and was used to store and ship goods, will now be home to a CubeSmart self-storage facility.
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Philly’s Weitzman Jewish museum continues its path to the Smithsonian
The museum of American Jewish history in Philadelphia wants to be part of the Smithsonian Institute. It found support in the House.
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Listen 1:16Harris says she would support ending the filibuster to bring back Roe v. Wade
Kamala Harris said that as president she would support eliminating the filibuster in the U.S. Senate to bring back federal protections for a woman's right to an abortion.
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Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Flyers practice
The Philadelphia Flyers and coach John Tortorella welcomed the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau as an invited guest to training camp.
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2 major arts funders are shaping the future of the arts in Philadelphia
The National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C., and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in Philadelphia are putting millions toward changing the arts landscape.
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Listen 1:37Philadelphia 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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