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Black Mothers in Power launches community fridge to tackle Wilmington food insecurity
The fridge aims to help residents facing food insecurity, an urgent need in some spots in Wilmington.
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Listen 1:30Penn researchers develop new gene therapy for previously untreatable eye disorder
The gene therapy comes seven years after another research group at the university helped come up with the first FDA approved gene therapy for an inherited disease.
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Listen 1:44Man charged in illegal car meetup in Philly that caused thousands of dollars in damages
Philadelphia authorities announced charges Thursday against a man they say tried to run over officers during an illegal car meetup.
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New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates
The antitrust measure is designed to help tenants with low-incomes to stay housed.
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Listen 0:55Sept. 26–29: Delco Horror Haven in the suburbs, Graham Nash in New Jersey and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:01Nearly 100 Philly students join Kappa Alpha Psi mentorship program
Kappa Alpha Psi's graduate chapter welcomed students and families to Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School into the Kappa League program.
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Gov. John Carney signed legislation codifying the Hispanic Commission and creating an Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission to enhance diversity and representation.
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Listen 1:32WHYY wins four Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards
WHYY won four regional Emmys in the categories of health and science, lifestyle, education and human interest.
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Philly DA Larry Krasner scores legal win against GOP impeachment effort
In its ruling, the state Supreme Court found the articles of impeachment “became null and void” when that legislative session came to a close.
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A guide to Pa. mail ballots: How to fill out and return
Everything you need to know about voting by mail in Pennsylvania.
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Listen 0:52A Hatboro, Pa. bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders
Lochel's Bakery in Hatboro has been doing its cookie poll each presidential election since 2008.
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Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death
Columbus players will wear a commemorative patch beginning with the first regular-season game with Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13.
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New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can’t find turbine blades
The project would be built 40 miles (65 kilometers) off Long Beach Island and would consist of up to 100 turbines, enough to power 1 million homes.
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Pennsylvania high court asked to keep counties from tossing ballots lacking a date
A lawsuit filed Wednesday is the latest attempt to ensure counties don’t reject mail-in ballots that have an incorrect or missing date on the ballot envelope.
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The Phillies are in the playoffs: Here’s when, where and how to watch
The Phillies won their first NL East title since 2011. The Fightins face the New York Mets in the NLDS.
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