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Montco Community College, local activists are ‘reimagining community service’
The school and the Movement for Black and Brown Lives of Montgomery County are entering a yearlong partnership starting MLK Day.
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Joanne Rogers, widow of TV’s famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92
Joanne and Fred Rogers were married for more than 50 years, spanning the launch and end of the low-key, low-tech “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood."
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Why NJ’s decision to vaccinate smokers has some people angry
New federal guidelines list smoking as a condition that does increase the risk for COVID-19. Some with asthma are upset. So are some nonsmokers.
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Trump backers seek online refuges after big tech backlash
The platforms have been criticized for allowing harmful conspiracy theories and hate speech to thrive on their sites.
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Philly judge denies bail revocation for men accused of election interference
Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta, who drove up from Virginia, will still stand trial on election-related offenses in Philadelphia.
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Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy
It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, which on top of $600 provided in the most recent COVID-19 bill would bring the total to the $2,000 that Biden has called for.
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Philly landmarks and government buildings to be guarded as inauguration precaution
Philadelphia police will be staffed in case of emergency Saturday through Inauguration Day. Commissioner Outlaw says other law enforcement are on call.
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Watchdog: DOJ bungled ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The policy resulted in over 3,000 family separations during “zero tolerance” and caused lasting emotional damage to children who were taken from their parents at the border.
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Gov. Wolf pushing GOP to move money to help Pa. small businesses
Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to convince GOP leaders to support his scheme to reallocate state funds for business assistance. So far, they’re unmoved.
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Biden taps Jaime Harrison to serve as Democratic chairman
The 44-year-old comes to the job with strong support from state party chairs around the country and from House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn.
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Delaware man who waved ‘Confederate Battle flag’ during Capitol riot charged
Kevin Seefried and his son Hunter face federal charges stemming from the storming of what President-elect Biden calls the “cradle of liberty.”
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Head of Pa.’s public university system to examine historic roots of racism in state schools
Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said he was “ashamed to admit” he had not studied how the university system has historically perpetuated racial inequity.
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Mix of extremists who stormed Capitol isn’t retreating
Experts warn that the armed insurrection that left five people dead and shook the country could be just the beginning.
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Unions: Passenger rails need better security, no-ride list
The unions said Wednesday that tougher security measures are needed in light of last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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‘Collingswood Prime’: N.J. borough offers free shipping to support small businesses
Collingswood residents can now utilize a fee-free shipping service to certain shops and restaurants.
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