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Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30‘I have the foundation now’: Habitat for Humanity to mint 6 Philly homeowners after yearlong delay
The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.
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An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.
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Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns
The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.
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Listen 1:59Bucks County resident facing murder charge for hit-and-run following alleged street race
Joseph Vannauker of Levittown faces multiple charges after hitting and killing a man while going up to 70 mph during an alleged street race.
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Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration
The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.
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Families of 2 Chester children file lawsuit against Amtrak after fatal crash
Police say 9-year-old Jahaad Atkinson and 12-year-old Ahyir Womak were both killed in the incident.
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Private jet crash in Russia kills 10. Wagner chief Prigozhin was on passenger list
Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board.
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Burlington County Restaurant Week summer edition underway
The event has twice as many participating eateries as the winter edition.
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‘A win-win’: New repairs program seeks to stabilize Philly’s stock of affordable housing
The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.
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Philly officer who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry to be terminated after violating department policy
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the department is suspending Officer Mark Dial with intent to dismiss due to an administrative violation.
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A Pennsylvania court says state police can’t hide how it monitors social media
Tuesday's order appears to end a six-year legal battle.
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Funding for home repairs, public defense on hold as Pa. lawmakers negotiate final budget pieces
Roughly $1.1 billion in spending is stuck in limbo as legislative leaders continue to negotiate budget-enabling code bills.
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‘Flesh and fun’: Philly Naked Bike Ride returns for its 14th year
The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. There’s no need to sign up and it’s free to ride.
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Listen 1:26Could vibrations help water utilities find lead pipes? Researchers in Philly are trying
The federal government is requiring water utilities to identify service lines made of toxic lead. Researchers in Philly are trying to find an easier way.
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