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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill opponents worry targets books about LGBTQ+ and marginalized people
The move is part of a larger nationwide effort of expanding parental oversight of schools, which saw a swell of energy in Florida last year.
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Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker with broad GOP support
Johnson picked up an important nod of support ahead of the vote from Donald Trump.
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Gov. Shapiro signs bill requiring all dogs to be licensed at time of purchase
The license cost will increase to $8.50 come March of next year.
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UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip.
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Gregory's Restaurant and Bar in Somers Point has now officially forfeited its rights to the term after four decades.
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‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81
Roundtree was considered as the “first Black action hero.”
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Former Doylestown Hospital director charged with stealing $600,000 from charity account
The investigation began in January 2022 when the hospital's Board of Directors reported receiving insufficient funds charges on an account they were unaware was open.
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Murder charges reinstated against former Philly cop Mark Dial in death of Eddie Irizarry
The decision comes after all charges against Dial were dropped by a Municipal Court judge last month.
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Listen 1:11Fueled by ‘Kia Boys’ videos and social media, car thefts skyrocket in Delaware
The state’s three largest police agencies report big upticks in stolen vehicles. Authorities say many culprits exploit vulnerabilities in Kias and Hyundais.
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Listen 1:49Phillies come shy of second-straight World Series appearance, fall to Diamondbacks in Game 7 of NLCS
“We're not fair-weather fans,” said one fan outside Citizens Bank Park Tuesday night. “We're gonna be with you through tough times.”
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Listen :59Phillies stunned by Diamondbacks 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS
Arizona plays the Texas Rangers in the World Series, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field.
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Panera Bread sued for the death of a Penn Student after drinking its ‘Charged Lemonade’
The parents of Sarah Katz are suing Panera Bread for the death of their daughter late last year.
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Listen 1:29WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition celebrates the legacy of gospel music in Philadelphia
The grand finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition showcased gospel’s rich history, thriving present, and bright future in Philadelphia.
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Listen 2:04South Philly and Center City groups announce opposition to Sixers’ arena proposal
The independent groups said they want City Council to stop the billion-dollar project from moving forward.
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Candidate for Pennsylvania appeals court in November election struck by car while placing yard signs
Maria Battista's campaign said she was released Monday after being treated for minor injuries, including a hairline fracture of her collarbone.
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