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The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.
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Bryce Harper hits 300th homer, going deep against the Los Angeles Angels’ Matt Moore
The two-run drive, in Harper’s 1,481st game, put Philadelphia ahead 8-7.
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Municipalities say Pennsylvania court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is considering a case that puts at stake millions of dollars that help local governments manage stormwater runoff.
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Pennsylvania is considering an earlier 2024 presidential primary, partly to avoid voting on Passover
A Senate committee vote scheduled for Wednesday could change the state’s primary from April 23 to late March.
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‘Disrespectful:’ Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalized
Officials said they are working to review any possible surveillance video.
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According to the city Health Department, 1,413 people died from drug overdoses in Philadelphia last year.
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3 Montgomery County men arrested for manufacturing, trafficking ghost guns
Law enforcement first traced a shipment of silencer components from China to a home in Hatfield in May 2023.
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Spain has condemned inappropriate World Cup kiss. Can it now reckon with sexism in soccer?
The apparent abuse of authority by Luis Rubiales has also brought the nation that has made strides in gender equality face-to-face with the sexism that still runs deep.
2 years ago
New dates announced for Bruce Springsteen shows in Philadelphia
The shows will now take place next summer: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
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Philly’s Black-owned businesses are still decades behind despite affirmative action
Why isn’t the business world a level playing field for women and minority-owned businesses decades later?
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New Jersey’s ANCHOR Program acknowledges high cost of living, but is not a ‘game changer’
For the program to return this year, Murphy set aside more than $2 billion in the 2024 state budget that took effect July 1.
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Pa. ranks No. 2 in the nation for higher ed credit card marketing deals
Two dozen universities and alumni associations across Pa. participate in credit card marketing agreements — the most lucrative of which can yield millions.
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Listen 3:12Housing advocates say Philly’s for-profit eviction system lacks dignity and compassion
During a committee hearing, lawmakers looked for potential ways to improve the city’s Landlord and Tenant Office.
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Listen 1:11School District of Philadelphia releases 2023-2024 COVID protocols
Masking will be optional for students and staff except when determined necessary to fight an outbreak.
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New bike trail in New Castle County funded with federal infrastructure dollars
The ADA-accessible path will connect Newport, Wilmington, and New Castle.
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