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Abington Township approves Economic Development Corporation to revitalize business districts
Officials said the new Economic Development Corporation will revitalize run-down main streets, attract new employers, and support existing small businesses.
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The K&T trail along the Delaware River in Northeast Philly has been expanded
The expansion of the K&T trail is part of a larger effort to connect 11 miles of trails in Northeast Philadelphia.
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In hip-hop’s storied history, Philly has a legacy all its own — one that’s still being forged.
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Listen 1:252 tornadoes confirmed in New Jersey after Thursday’s storm
One of the twisters touched down near the intersection of Ridge Road, Whites Bogs Road, and Range Road in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township in Burlington County.
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“The government now believes that the case will not resolve short of a trial,” wrote Weiss, who now can operate without day-to-day supervision from Washington.
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How a recent court ruling could put the brakes on water and sewer privatization in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court found a state commission should not have approved the sale of a municipal sewer system to a private company.
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A free program in Philly continues to limit the number of eviction filings in the city
The Eviction Diversion Program started as a temporary initiative to keep rental disputes out of court. Three years on, it’s having a lasting impact few cities have realized.
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Listen 1:29Temple University launches new on-campus safety app
Updated features include the ability to report crimes and real-time tracking of the university’s shuttle loop service.
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Philly artists celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
Local hip-hop ambassadors and artists are throwing a giant birthday block party Saturday at Eakins Oval.
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Listen 1:28New Jerseyans remember Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver as a ‘passionate’ and ‘genuine’ leader
Mourners pay respects to a trailblazing politician at the State House in Trenton. Thursday was day one of a three-day celebration of life.
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White supremacist accused of threatening jury, witnesses in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
The Justice Department says Hardy Carroll Lloyd of Follansbee, West Virginia, is accused of sending threatening social media posts and emails along with comments on websites.
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Nicetown CDC offering a beacon, lighting the way to less violence in Philadelphia
The Nicetown Community Development Corporation is looking to a new administration for the help they need to wage a long-term fight on violence.
2 years ago
Listen 1:12Supreme Court blocks OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal that would shield Sackler family members
The justices on Thursday agreed to a Biden administration request to put the brakes on an agreement reached last year with state and local governments.
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Authorities dropped the more serious charge of first-degree assault for a second alleged attack against Stephanie Ledyard.
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Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case
Prosecutors said they want the case before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to move to trial swiftly in Washington, setting up a likely battle with defense attorneys.
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