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Maine embarks on healing and searches for answers a day after mass killing suspect is found dead
Authorities say the body of 40-year-old Robert Card of Bowdoin was found late Friday at a recycling center in Lisbon, Maine - close to Lewiston.
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Philly coalition urges next mayor to not leave underserved youth behind
The Kids Campaign wants the next administration to improve community safety, mental health services, and tackle gun violence “starting on day one.”
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Elementary school in South Philadelphia temporarily closed over asbestos concerns
Southwark Elementary in South Philadelphia will close for several weeks.
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Delaware filed lawsuit against 3M for alleged role in PFAS contamination
The lawsuit seeks monetary damages to restore natural resources and for public health services.
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SEPTA reaches tentative deal with TWU Local 234 to avert strike
TWU Local 234 is the largest bargaining union in SEPTA and represents 5,000 employees.
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Pa.’s new environmental justice policy doesn’t solve the problem, advocates say
“The community has to have a determining voice,” one critic said. “This policy doesn't do that.”
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What we know so far about the mass shooting in Maine
Here's what we know about the suspect, where the shooting happened, and the aftermath.
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The Tree of Life synagogue massacre led to little action by the Pa. legislature
After the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, lawmakers enacted a grant program for nonprofit security. Five years later, bills on guns and hate crimes are still stalled.
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‘We need National Guard here’: Safety at forefront after bus driver killed as SEPTA strike looms
Negotiations continue Friday in hopes of a deal that would end the threat of a SEPTA strike that could happen on Wednesday.
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Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes N.J. Turnpike Authority budget, delaying planned toll increase
Murphy said he wants more information on why the 3% hike is needed.
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Oct. 26 - 29: Halloween celebrations in Philly and N.J., The Kims of Comedy, and “Rigoletto” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:03‘A world-class boulevard’: Master plan details new vision for Market East corridor
The study comes as the Sixers push to build a new arena in Center City Philadelphia.
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Federal money coming to Philly for tree planting, lead paint awareness, and A/C units
Over $4 million in federal grant money will flow to nonprofits and local governments to support environmental justice in the Philly region.
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Listen 1:05Effort to revitalize southeastern Wilmington highlighted in ‘Opportunity LIVES Here’ project
Plans to transform Wilmington's southeastern side offer hope of economic improvements for the community.
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Listen 1:21Protests are scheduled across the state outside of Fetterman’s four offices. In Philadelphia, hundreds marched down Market Street Thursday before lining up outside his office.
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