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The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education stripped Crozer Health of its certification — dealing another blow to the struggling hospital system.
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The tribes wanted to promote their history. Removing William Penn’s statue wasn’t a priority
Tribal leaders had envisioned an exhibit for the plaza that would highlight the culture, history, traditions and perceptions of the Native Americans who had lived there.
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Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
Trump’s return to the civil trial came days before the Iowa caucuses.
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Pennsylvania provides state money for public defense for the first time
The state legislature approved $7.5 million for indigent defense. Until now, Pennsylvania was one of the few states to not provide state funding for public defenders.
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DeSantis and Haley jockey for second without Trump and other takeaways from Iowa GOP debate
The two debated Wednesday for the highest-stake faceoff just five days before the nominating process formally starts with Iowa’s caucuses.
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Philly’s first Latino deputy police commissioner, Pedro Rosario, tasked with overseeing Kensington
Rosario is the first deputy commissioner to be dedicated to a singular neighborhood in the city’s history.
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Jan. 11 - 15: MLK Day in Philly, Marshall Charloff and the Purple Xperience in N.J. and a Whitney Houston tribute concert in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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New funding for Delaware’s collaborative initiative to boost homeless services
Delaware takes a step to further address homelessness with more than $1 million through a collaboration initiative aiding 10 organizations.
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Mütter Museum’s executive director tries to chart new paths despite criticism
Philadelphia's famous Mütter Museum of medical history started a national controversy in 2023 by removing all online exhibits and videos.
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Citing rising costs and dwindling enrollment, PAFA cuts degree programs
“We did not make the decision lightly,” PAFA’s president said in a letter Wednesday. “We sought every possible opportunity to avoid it.”
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Chris Christie says he’s dropping out of the Republican presidential race before the Iowa caucuses
He made the announcement Wednesday night at a town hall in New Hampshire just hours before the fifth debate of the 2024 election cycle kicked off without him.
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Zoning approved for new North Philly police station
The ZBA unanimously approved the city’s proposal despite opposition from some residents.
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Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at his civil fraud trial
Closing arguments are set for Thursday, which could cost Trump hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties and strip him of his ability to do business in New York.
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Investigative hearings open into cargo ship fire that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters
A Coast Guard official says the inquiry will not seek to affix blame but instead focus on issuing safety recommendations.
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Hunter Biden makes surprise visit to Capitol Hill as GOP takes a first step to hold him in contempt
Republicans subpoenaed Hunter Biden to testify behind closed doors in December, but he refused to comply, insisting he will only testify in public.
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