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New Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel looks to restore ‘law and order humanely’
Before becoming commissioner, Bethel served for nearly 30 years in PPD and as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:04DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week’s CNN debate at the same time as Trump’s Fox town hall
Both events will be held at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause
The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to have the final word on Trump’s eligibility in Colorado, Maine and elsewhere.
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Among other things, Menendez is accused of ghostwriting a letter to fellow senators encouraging them to lift a hold on $300 million in aid to Egypt.
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As 2024 election approaches, voting officials worry Pa. isn’t prepared for misinformation
Four officials share the concrete changes they say would shore up Pennsylvania’s system against frivolous fraud allegations as the 2024 election approaches.
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Why the Pennsylvania legislature is off to a slow start in 2024
The legislature will be temporarily unable to grapple with major issues such as a far-reaching court ruling on how the state funds public education or its outdated Election Co
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Photo essay: Scenes from Mayor Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration
Parker is the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia. Here’s how Tuesday’s inauguration unfolded, in photos.
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Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Gay announced her departure, which came just months into her tenure, in a letter to the Harvard community on Tuesday.
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Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa
South Africa launched the case at the U.N.’s top court, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
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‘This is our year’: Philadelphians celebrate Parker’s inauguration as city’s 100th mayor
“Now is the right time for us,” said one supporter. “I hope that she gets the support that she needs and deserves.”
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Cybersecurity at water utilities a national concern after Pa. water authority hacked
The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.
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Twins born in New Jersey hospital have birthdays in two different years
Eve and Billy Humphrey of Merchantville, N.J., were caught off guard when they found out they were expecting twin boys.
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Some Philly women in business say ‘now is the time’ for change under Mayor Cherelle Parker
Parker is taking the helm as the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:58An all-terrain wheelchair is coming to Wharton State Forest in Burlington County
This spring, visitors to Wharton State Forest with mobility impairments will be able to experience the great outdoors like never before.
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Listen 0:55From humble beginnings to mayor, Cherelle Parker opens a new chapter for Philly
As the city’s new mayor, Parker faces several challenges both unique to Philly and parallel to other cities.
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