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Man arrested after allegedly picking up teen murder suspect after escape
Shane Pryor, who was in custody for the 2020 murder of Tanya Harris, escaped Wednesday while being transported to CHOP.
2 years ago
Founder of Philly cheesesteak shop Tony Luke’s, son sentenced for tax fraud
Anthony Lucidonio Sr., 84, and his son Nicholas Lucidonio, 57, were charged with conspiracy to defraud the IRS.
2 years ago
20 Delco renters face eviction each day. How can officials change that?
After a year of discussion and planning, the Delaware County Housing Coalition presented a series of recommendations for the county to undertake.
2 years ago
Listen 1:06‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild
Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.
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Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid named to NBA All-Star team
Embiid is the reigning NBA MVP, two-time defending scoring champion and current NBA scoring leader.
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SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns
“SEPTA does not want to make these cuts, especially at a time when ridership is growing,” CEO Leslie Richards said during Thursday’s board meeting.
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Listen 1:19U.S. sets plans to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms; firms swap wind leases
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released final plans to protect endangered North American right whales.
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Renowned Philly civil rights activist Paula Peebles dies at 70
Throughout her lifetime, Paula championed for economic, social and civil rights.
2 years ago
Listen :47Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
Charges were filed in London, Ontario, against five players, including four who are currently on NHL teams.
2 years ago
Lots of new faces, but familiar issues as Philly City Council returns to action
Philadelphia City Council returned to City Hall for its first official legislative session of the year.
2 years ago
‘Thrive at Five’: Philly school officials are urging parents to register students for kindergarten
The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.
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The action comes ahead of anti-retaliation legislation expected to be introduced by prime sponsor Councilmember Kendra Brooks this term.
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Donald Trump testifies in his defense in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit — for less than 3 minutes
He testified that he “just wanted to defend myself, my family” and the presidency.
2 years ago
Some deleted Pa. crime lab records ‘no longer accessible,’ State Police say
Affected records may include information about how evidence was handled once it reached the lab, as well as communication logs and digital images.
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North Wildwood trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches
New Jersey has fined the town $12 million for unauthorized beach repairs that it says could worsen erosion.
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