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Philly ICE protest: 15 arrested, several injured after altercation between police, protesters
One witness said a Philadelphia police officer hit a protester “wherever he could” despite the protester not offering any resistance.
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Listen 2:07WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Cherry Hill
Camden County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.
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What’s targeted in Trump’s request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress
Democrats call the cuts inhumane and say they'd rip life-saving support from hungry and sick people worldwide.
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Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
This time, Trump's chosen candidate, Republican front-runner Jack Ciattarelli, easily won the nomination.
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‘It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme’: Jumpstart Philly celebrates 10 years of removing blight
Launched in 2015, the training program provides loans to aspiring developers who typically struggle to finance real estate projects.
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Listen 1:05The owners of Kook Burger and Black Turtle Coffee filed for bankruptcy after closing burger restaurants in Philadelphia, New York City and at the Jersey Shore.
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Vic Carstarphen leads Democratic primary for Camden mayor
With no Republican challenger, Camden’s Democratic primary is tantamount to the general election.
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Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary race for N.J. governor
The former federal prosecutor and congresswoman beat a crowded field that featured mayors, the former state Senate president, the teacher's union president and a congressman.
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Listen 0:58Ciattarelli claims GOP nomination for New Jersey governor for a second time
The former assemblyman bested former radio talk show host Bill Spadea after leading the race in polling for the entire campaign season.
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Listen 1:03U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on federal charges alleging she “forcibly impeded" immigration officers.
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Latina Business Summit brings visibility and voice to Latina entrepreneurs across Delaware
La Plaza Delaware’s first Latina-centered business summit focuses on empowerment and building confidence.
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Listen 1:38Philadelphia City Council urges Parks and Rec to stop using chemical herbicides
Councilmember Nina Ahmad said Parks and Recreation officials are ignoring the 2020 law. The city department says the natural herbicides don’t work.
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Listen 0:51Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns
Despite the grade drop, the report cited long-term improvements in dissolved oxygen in the bay’s waters to help support bay life.
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World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
"We recognize that we’re planning within uncertainty,” said Meg Kane, Philadelphia's host city executive, at a gathering of the 11 U.S. host city leaders.
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Pennsylvania House advances bills to let child sexual abuse victims sue despite time limits
One of the bills passed the state House 122-80, with Democrats voting unanimously for it while a majority of Republicans were opposed.
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