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An arrest has been made and charges filed in Pennsylvania slaying of pregnant Amish woman
Shawn C. Cranston, 52, of Corry, has been charged with criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary and criminal trespass, Pennsylvania State Police said.
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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
The change may not affect how individual schools urge parents to react when their children fall sick.
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Three trains involved in ‘collision and derailment’ in eastern Pennsylvania; no injuries reported
The township's police chief, Thomas Barndt, said arriving emergency personnel found “multiple trains derailed” but no reported injuries.
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Come in for a Filipino ‘Group Hug’ at the Fabric Workshop and Museum
Artist Risa Puno mines her Filipino family heritage to design an interactive game based on communal care.
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Listen 1:05North Philly’s New Barber’s Hall hosts ‘Matinee Jams,’ celebrating the city’s jazz legacy
Aqueelah Jamal hosts live jazz jams in North Philly every 2nd Saturday, 3-7 p.m.
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Pennsylvania estimates approximately 12,000 individuals across the commonwealth will benefit annually.
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Come together: ‘United by Flowers’ at the Philly Flower Show
The annual Flower Show inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center asked designers to conceive landscapes where we come together.
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Listen 1:14N.J. businessman pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate in case against Sen. Bob Menendez
Jose Uribe entered the plea in federal court to seven charges, including conspiracy to commit bribery, honest services wire fraud, obstruction of justice and tax evasion.
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CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon
Walgreens will begin dispensing the medication within a week at some locations in Pennsylvania.
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U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
The CDC changed its guidance, saying that people can return to regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it's been a day since they've had a fever.
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Fan starts petition to bring back ‘Dollar Dog Night’ after Phillies replace hot dog deal
Longtime Phillies fan Christian McGovern started a Change.org petition online in hopes the popular hot dog deal will be reinstated.
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Philadelphia man exonerated after spending nearly 30 years on death row
The exoneration was requested by the city District Attorney’s Office, ending a years-long push by Gwynn's lawyers.
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Ballot order is critical for candidates. In Pa., it’s determined by luck
In Pennsylvania, ballot order is determined with assistance from coffee cans, leather bags, and chip containers.
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Bridging Blocks event unearths the impact of Philly’s Mummers
The significance of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition was the focal point of a WHYY News and Free Library of Philadelphia community discussion.
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Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee
A top Jersey economist says the governor’s corporate transit fee proposal could hurt the state’s business climate. Business groups agree.
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