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Scientist ‘Grand Hank’ inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers
On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.
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Listen 1:30A watchdog group in N.J. says the substance abuse treatment industry is rampant with corruption, greed and mismanagement.
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Listen 1:10Power Rising, a national summit dedicated to empowering Black women, comes to Philly
The summit is by Black women for Black women. This year’s agenda covers various topics, such as affirmative action, healthcare and more.
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Listen 1:21Search expected at Lansdowne home after fire, shootout leaves 6 missing and 2 officers injured
DA Stollsteimer said a person inside the home started a fire about 15 minutes after officers arrived.
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Officers ‘Fox Whisperer’ and ‘Steady Hands’ help rescue animal caught in netting outside school
The department says Sergeant Matthew "The Fox Whisperer" Erbele and Officer James "Steady Hands" Thompson responded to the call.
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Major law enforcement sting stirs fear among residents over intensified policing in Kensington
A recent large-scale drug raid involving camouflaged militarized police has some residents worried that it's a sign of things to come in the neighborhood.
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Pa.’s Democratic governor has sought to regulate natural gas development and embrace it at the same time, a sharp contrast to his approach to fracking as attorney general.
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Philadelphia Flyers top Florida Panthers 2-1, snap 5-game losing streak
Noah Cates scored the go-ahead goal, snapping a 22-game drought for the 25-year-old forward.
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Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Since the 2022 Supreme Court decision, most Republican-controlled states have new abortion restrictions in effect, including 14 that ban it at every stage of pregnancy.
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The court refuted claims that N.J. residents' refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID constituted protected speech under the First Amendment.
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Philly man freed after nearly 40 years in prison after murder conviction in 1984 fire is reversed
Harold Staten, 71, was convicted in 1986 of setting an early morning fire that killed a man in a north Philadelphia row house in October 1984.
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Philadelphia Suns putting final touches on lion dances ahead of Lunar New Year
The Philadelphia Suns prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year with lion dance performances, filled with drumming, music and firecrackers.
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State officials said an estimated 1 million Pennsylvanians hold some amount of medical debt, and many are subjected to debt collectors.
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Listen :58Shapiro’s budget plan includes $161 million in funding to SEPTA amid budget shortfalls
“Based on our discussions with SEPTA, if you adopt my proposal they will not cut service or raise fares,” Shapiro told lawmakers Tuesday.
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