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Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.
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New Jersey school to remove Sen. Bob Menendez’s name from its building
A spokesperson for West New York Mayor Albio Sires confirmed on Wednesday that the name will be down before the start of the school year in September.
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Federal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan wrote that he was compelled to rule as he did because of the Supreme Court’s rulings in firearms cases.
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Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service
In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.
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Here’s what to know about the latest research on Alzheimer’s risk factors and treatments.
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Listen 1:03Lawsuits were filed Wednesday on behalf of 67 clients, accusing nearly a dozen Pennsylvania juvenile centers of child abuse.
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Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI says
The social media account had antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments that could be linked to the shooter.
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Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile.
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Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation
The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader was potentially explosive amid the region's volatile, intertwined conflicts.
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A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris
Breakdancing has been around since the 1980s. It’s finally getting its due at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Listen 6:09A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway
Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.
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Listen 1:01Philly’s Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director
With experience in both curating and grant-making, Shindler is tasked with guiding the Fabric Workshop and Museum toward its 50th anniversary.
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Listen 1:082 former Penn State students plead guilty in 2017 fraternity hazing death
Brendan Young and Daniel Casey pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and a single count of reckless endangerment.
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Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident
Authorities say a man ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and fired at least 17 rounds.
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