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Jim Kenney looks back on 8 years as Philadelphia mayor on WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’
“Some people just need to go away,” Kenney said when asked about his future plans for public life.
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Listen 1:03Health officials issue warning after 2 potentially rabid raccoon attacks near Princeton University
Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that can be prevented by avoiding contact with animals that may be rabid.
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GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker
McCarthy is the only speaker in history to be voted out of the job.
2 years ago
Snippets and short summaries of texts and emails sent by Perry, a top Trump ally, have emerged publicly for the first time as part of a court filing that was unsealed.
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Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House
Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.
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Temple Health trauma surgeon receives federal grant to study media coverage of gun violence
Dr. Jessica Beard’s prior research found that reporting — particularly TV news — that focuses on single events often causes further harm to shooting victims.
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In 2013, WHYY sought to expand its health and science footprint, and “The Pulse” was born. Here’s how it evolved and how it looks today.
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Listen 2:43NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes
Baker says the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools and other D-I members is standing in the way of reforming college athletics.
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Suspect charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s; victim identified
The guard who was killed has been identified as 27-year-old Eric Harrison.
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P!nk announces 2024 Summer Carnival Tour with stop in South Philadelphia
The singer announced her 2024 Summer Carnival Tour will include stops at Lincoln Financial Field and Hersheypark Stadium.
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The group, Parker referred to as her “kitchen cabinet,” will come up with the structure for the future of Philadelphia’s government.
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Listen 1:13Penn president defends actions in combatting antisemitism on campus
Liz Magill joined the presidents from Harvard and MIT in testifying before a House committee on Tuesday.
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New Pa. House rules sought to strengthen bipartisanship. Insiders say it didn’t work
The House is now passing more bills from the minority party. But insiders say the bipartisan productivity is due to the slim partisan divide, not because of new chamber rules.
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Israel moves into Gaza’s second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war
The military says its forces are “in the heart” of Khan Younis, which has emerged as the first target in the expanded ground offensive into southern Gaza.
2 years ago
Pa. pols, White House react to viral Goldie chant in Philly
The Philly Palestine Coalition, which organized the protest, previously called for a boycott of the establishment for its support of the IDF.
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