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Norristown hospital ‘abruptly’ slashes behavioral health staff and services for older adults
The senior behavioral health unit at Suburban Community Hospital stopped admitting new patients about two weeks ago, nurses said.
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Philly considering drones for community policing
Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.
2 years ago
N.J. Governor Murphy declares state of emergency as heavy rain inundates NYC area
The state of emergency declaration went into effect at 3 p.m. for all 21 counties in the Garden State, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the storm.
2 years ago
Hundreds gather to celebrate JoAnne A. Epps, the beloved late Temple University president
Generations of Owls, civic leaders, and Philadelphians came out to honor the school’s first Black woman president.
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The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.
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Deadline for tax relief program could be extended for Philly homeowners
Legislation introduced in City Council would give residents more time to sign up for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program.
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Pa. budget chips away at $1.4B backlog for parks, forests
Pennsylvania’s latest budget gives $112 million to parks and forests, but the infrastructure backlog is $1.4 billion.
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Phillies’ Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it’s retrieved by 10-year-old
Bryce Harper later signed the helmet for the young Phillies fan, and added a No. 3 and Philly Philly! inscription.
2 years ago
Possible government shutdown draws closer. Here’s how millions of Pennsylvanians could be impacted
At Pennsylvania airports, more than 35,000 passengers a day could be affected by potential TSA delays.
2 years ago
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90
Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state.
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Philly Fringe co-founder Nick Stuccio to step down after 27 years
Nick Stuccio built Philly Fringe into a major cultural event with a national reputation. He will step down in April 2024.
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Listen 1:16Pa. lawmakers push for state funding for school monitoring program in hopes of slowing gun violence
The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.
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Advocates say most people don’t realize what it’s like inside a dispensary, citing false narratives about “drug dens.”
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The measure was introduced by first-term legislator Eric Buckson, who says it’s good policy to “let fresh ideas and fresh blood present themselves.”
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Listen 1:47Shutdown’s shadow, Biden’s speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing
House lawmakers are facing a resistance in the Senate from Republicans who are worried about the political ramifications of another impeachment.
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