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Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel’s relentless bombing
The deal to get aid into Gaza remains fragile, while hospitals in the sealed territory say they are on the verge of collapse.
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Oct. 19 - 22: Philadelphia Film Festival, Hagley Craft Fair in Delaware, and Hallowine on Haddon in N.J. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30SEPTA’s plan to demolish historic Ambler Freight House delayed — for now
In a town whose history is intertwined with a massive train accident, residents have clashed with SEPTA in an effort to preserve a relic of the Ambler Train Station.
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As Philly gears up for its mayoral election next month, WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team raised the question: Will this next election season have low voter turnout? If so, why?
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Listen 1:31‘A deep freeze’: Mortgage rates and home prices are sidelining Philly homebuyers
Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.
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For the second time this year, vandals have targeted the Newark area museum’s African American History Trail, this time with racist graffiti.
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Listen 1:22After recent backlash, community members weigh in on Mütter Museum’s future
The museum’s new leadership recently removed online exhibits and videos in the name of an ethical review. The CEO resigned after two years into her tenure.
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Listen 1:48Delaware couple guilty of 42 felonies for ‘unthinkable’ torture of young sons
Authorities said stepmother Mary Vinson was the prime perpetrator of violence against the boys. One was at “imminent risk of death’’ when he got to the hospital.
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Listen 1:29Another legal challenge to N.J. offshore wind project
Cape May County, fishing, tourism and conservation groups accuse federal agencies of violating laws.
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James Harden skips 76ers practice, leaving coach Nick Nurse unsure of what comes next
Harden said last week he could try to play in the Sixers’ preseason finale on Friday against Atlanta. But once he skipped practice, the 76ers were left unsure of what comes ne
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Proposals would end Pennsylvania’s closed primary system by opening it up to unaffiliated voters
The measures would allow independent voters to choose which political party primary they want to vote in.
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2 more suspects arrested in killing of Philly officer at airport garage
Police have now arrested a total of three suspects in connection with the shooting death of Richard Mendez.
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GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options
Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options.
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Mexico fans turn the Linc a different shade of green in packed draw with Germany
The Mexico and Germany men’s national football teams ended in a 2-2 draw in front of 62,284 fans, in an atmosphere that rivaled Game 2 of the NLCS.
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Phillies fans looking to travel to Phoenix can snag NLCS Game 3 tickets for as low as $11
As of Wednesday morning, outfield tickets on SeatGeek, the official MLB resale site, are currently as low as $11 for the game Thursday.
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