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Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in first Shabbat services since Hamas attack
Rabbis led prayers of peace and shared grief with their congregations.
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What to know in the latest Israel-Hamas war
The latest Israel-Hamas war has claimed more than 3,000 lives on both sides in the week since Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Oct. 7.
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Brandywine Museum displays the ‘rainbow of America’ in children’s books
Displaying the “rainbow of America,” the museum in Chadds Ford is exhibiting stories of nature and family through diverse cultural lenses.
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Inaugural youth esports league opens for Philly and South Jersey
Giving Philly and South Jersey youth an outlet and professional gaming training, Nerd Street Gamers looks to shape youth’s gaming future.
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Listen 0:51Breakout sessions will cover topics including mental health, paying for college, and self-marketing for job applications.
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1 of 2 Colorado officers convicted in Elijah McClain’s death after neck hold, ketamine injection
Officer Randy Roedema was found guilty by the 12-person jury of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault. Officer Jason Rosenblatt was found not guilty.
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Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started
In Muslim communities across the world, worshippers gathered at mosques for their first Friday prayers since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting the latest war.
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Farabee, Konecny score early as the Flyers spoil debut of Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent, 4-2
The Flyers ruined the Columbus coaching debut of Vincent as well as the first NHL game for Adam Fantilli, the third overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft.
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Kaiser Permanente reaches a tentative deal with health care worker unions after a recent strike
The unions had said bargaining sessions had been scheduled for this week.
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Officers shot in Philadelphia International Airport parking garage identified; 1 killed
An "immediate" reward of $168,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
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GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker as Republican holdouts refuse to back the nominee
Next steps are uncertain as the House is essentially closed while Republicans try to elect a speaker after ousting Kevin McCarthy from the job.
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Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of 1 million in Gaza as possible ground offensive looms
The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous.d
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On Saturday, authors and readers will come together to promote and exchange books written in Spanish and enjoy a variety of storytelling activities at Taller Puertorriqueño.
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Listen 1:19‘We just want real data’: Anti-arena groups seek funding for separate economic study
Opponents argue the city’s analysis will be biased towards building a downtown basketball arena for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Mendelssohn Chorus opens 150th season with a prayer for peace
For its 150th season, the classical choral ensemble will perform a program of anti-war, anti-violence music.
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