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Smith launched a nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients through mentorship, beauty tutorials, diet tips, and a series of five books featuring candid survivor stories.
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3rd victim dies after fiery crash on Northeast Extension of Pa. Turnpike in Montgomery County
Police say a tanker truck carrying jet fuel was unable to stop in time and slammed into two vehicles, causing a large fire.
2 years ago
Egypt’s border crossing opens to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into besieged Gaza
Just 20 trucks were allowed in, an amount aid workers said was insufficient to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
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Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to 15 to 40 years after guilty pleas in sex assault cases
Patrick Heron, 54, entered the pleas Friday after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in advance of a trial on more than 200 counts.
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‘Out of sight, out of mind’: Gun violence cold case frustrates another Philadelphia family
It’s been more than two years since 24-year-old Charles Maude III, known as Chucky, was shot and killed in Port Richmond.
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Thomas’ tying homer, Moreno’s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games
For Game 5, Philadelphia RHP Zach Wheeler (2-0, 2.37 ERA postseason) starts Saturday night against RHP Zac Gallen (2-1, 4.96 ERA).
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Hundreds of Philly high school students walk out of class to march in support of Palestinians
“I have to say something,” one student said. “I have to use my voice.”
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Pennsylvania governor’s office settles for $295K a former staffer’s claim senior aide harassed her
The settlement stems from allegations made by the woman against Mike Vereb, who served as Shapiro’s secretary of legislative affairs until his resignation last month.
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Cherry Hill dad sues state, district over policy keeping schools from outing transgender students
The suit challenges guidance issued by the Education Department, which does not mandate that school staff notify parents of their child’s gender identification.
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House Republicans reject Jim Jordan a third time for the speaker’s gavel as opposition deepens
In all, Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues, leaving him far from the majority needed.
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City Council members say the decision is legally theirs to make. But a bill to lift the rule is on hold after vocal foes descended on chambers Thursday.
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Pa. tax credits result in ‘mixed bag’ for job creation
A recent state analysis of 20 state tax credit programs found seven accomplished their legislative intent.
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Calvary Baptist has transformed its parking lot to accommodate game-day fundraisers, with volunteers from the congregation staffing the lots and selling spaces for $15.
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Delco native living in Phoenix gives Phillies fans tour of ‘climbable structures’
Grace Del Pizzo is from Marple, Delaware County, but goes to college in Phoenix.
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Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released
The pair, who also hold Israeli citizenship, were the first hostages to be released, and more than 200 are still being held.
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