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After 37 years, Philly teachers union president Jerry Jordan is stepping down
Jordan joined the union in 1987, and has served as president since 2008.
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Listen :59Snow made worse by sub-freezing temps across Delaware Valley
Air temperatures will be in the teens first thing Wednesday morning, but wind chills will be in the single digits.
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N.J. congressman wants the FDA to inspect baby food and infant formula
N.J. Congressman Frank Pallone unveils a plan to have mandatory testing and inspections of all baby food and formula.
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Listen 1:03What to do with aging facilities? Cheltenham Township has a multimillion dollar problem to solve
Township officials are weighing four potential plans to address aging buildings and infrastructure. Residents have varying opinions on the undertaking.
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Listen 1:20North Philly baby product manufacturer ramps up production, seeks design patents
North Philly native Bessie Lee Cappell plans to double down on making baby products for busy parents and is moving forward with design patents after winning a microgrant.
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Listen 1:139th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities
Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.
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Landlord’s brother charged in connection to illegal eviction attempt in West Philly
The charges stem from an extraordinary ordeal marked by violent threats, visits from police and frayed nerves.
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Listen 1:00Nikki Haley says she won’t debate Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire unless Donald Trump participates
Her comment on Tuesday came a day after the all-important Iowa caucuses, in which Trump marked a wide margin of victory over both Haley and DeSantis.
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Former Penn interim president Claire Fagin, 1st woman to lead an Ivy League institution, dies at 97
Fagin, longtime dean of the university's school of nursing, served as interim president of the University of Pennsylvania from July 1993 through June 1994.
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During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.
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Listen 1:39Hose kink in smoky darkness disoriented firefighter in ship blaze that killed 2 colleagues
The hearing is to continue through Thursday.
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Snow cleanup underway in Philly region after long drought
Highway agencies around the region are working to remove the snow and ice from the roadways to keep them passable for drivers.
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Sen. Bob Menendez and wife seek separate trials on bribery charges
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine, were each charged in the fall with aiding three New Jersey businessmen in return for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
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Jury picked to decide how much Donald Trump owes in defamation trial
This defamation trial is only to set a penalty, if any, for comments Trump made about Carroll while he was president.
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Eagles center Jason Kelce intends to retire after 13 NFL seasons, AP sources say
“He’s a legend in the city. Really in the league,” Eagles QB Jalen Hurts said. “He’ll forever have a special place in my heart.”
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