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N.J. Gov. Murphy wants more equity in the state’s flowering cannabis industry
The governor’s visit to a Black-owned cultivator in Burlington County — which named a cannabis strain after him — comes amid a push for more diversity in the industry.
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Listen 1:20Here’s what you should know about Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money trial
Leading strategists in both parties believe that Trump still remains well-positioned to defeat Biden, even as he now faces the prospect of a prison sentence.
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Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on Election Day
Even if he is elected president again, Trump will not be able to pardon himself of state charges in New York.
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Bucks County immigrants brainstorm, advocate for more welcoming policies
Suggestions from the “big listening campaign” will be passed on to county officials.
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Listen 1:16President Biden and VP Harris reach out to Black voters in Philly
Biden and Harris were joined by Black elected leaders, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, as they made their case to voters.
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As City Council negotiates a budget with Mayor Parker, some council members and advocates seek more funding that directly impacts working-class Black and brown Philadelphians.
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3 former juvenile detention residents sue Delaware County for alleged sexual abuse
“You have to really think about why this happened for as long as it did,” said the attorney representing the plaintiffs, “and how it was so prevalent.”
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Listen 1:08New Jersey police union calls for ‘real consequences’ for drunk, rowdy teens after boardwalk unrest
Ocean City suffered its second consecutive Memorial Day weekend of disruptions, with numerous fights, disturbances and the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.
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Study finds air purifiers significantly improve air quality at Philly day cares
Philly’s asthma rate among kids is almost three times the national average. Researchers say air purifiers could help curb the impact of poor air quality.
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Listen 1:16Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Jurors convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for 9.5 hours.
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Pride March and Festival, Roots Picnic, Philly Beer Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 30–June 2: Roots Picnic in Philly, Snoop Dogg in N.J. and Ladybug Music Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:22Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality
The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.
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Listen 1:12Delaware count finds ‘unsurprising’ 9% increase state’s homeless population
With homelessness rising, trends include an increase in homeless children, individuals aged 55 and older and Black communities accounting for 60% of the affected population.
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Listen 1:21David McCormick joins Betsy DeVos at Moms for Liberty event in Nazareth
The Republican Senate candidate and the former secretary of education during the Trump administration discussed education, Title IX and “woke ideology.”
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Pa. attorney general candidates rebuild campaign coffers after pricey primaries
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday each spent more than $300,000 to fight contested primaries. Both campaigns are now rebuilding their cash reserves.
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