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Pa. Supreme Court agrees to review suicide ruling in case of Philly woman with 20 stab wounds
First-grade teacher Ellen Greenberg, 27, was found in her apartment with 20 stab wounds.
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Philadelphia-area man sentenced to 7 1/2 years for his role in blowing up ATMs during 2020 protests
Some of the explosions came in the days and weeks that followed protests across the city sparked by the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
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Falls Township public works director charged with theft, forgery
A spokesperson from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said Lawson was arraigned Wednesday, with bail set at $100,000 unsecured.
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Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.
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New Jersey school to remove Sen. Bob Menendez’s name from its building
A spokesperson for West New York Mayor Albio Sires confirmed on Wednesday that the name will be down before the start of the school year in September.
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Federal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan wrote that he was compelled to rule as he did because of the Supreme Court’s rulings in firearms cases.
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Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service
In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.
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Here’s what to know about the latest research on Alzheimer’s risk factors and treatments.
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Listen 1:03Lawsuits were filed Wednesday on behalf of 67 clients, accusing nearly a dozen Pennsylvania juvenile centers of child abuse.
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Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI says
The social media account had antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments that could be linked to the shooter.
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Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile.
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Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation
The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader was potentially explosive amid the region's volatile, intertwined conflicts.
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A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris
Breakdancing has been around since the 1980s. It’s finally getting its due at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Listen 6:09A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway
Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.
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