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Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case
“No matter what happens in court, what’s most important is for all of us to keep up the pressure," said Ramzi Kassem, one of Khalil's lawyers, after the hearing.
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Philly school district stares down a $300M deficit
The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.
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Upper Makefield residents sue Energy Transfer, Sunoco Pipeline L.P. over pipeline leak
Plaintiffs’ demands include shutting down operation of the pipeline while investigation into the leak is ongoing.
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Listen 0:52Michael Kealty was a decorated cop, Army vet and family man, but he also shared child porn and convinced a 16-year-old Ohio girl to send explicit pics.
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Listen 1:42Shakespeare goes up the country in ‘Ballad of King Henry’ at Swarthmore’s Players Club
A version of “King Henry IV” adapted into Americana folk songs is getting its world premiere.
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Listen 3:18‘A shame’: More EPA grant terminations hit Philly region
Tree planting, internships for teens and community engagement are among the projects targeted.
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Listen 1:17More than 300 Latinas are expected for a night of women empowerment, featuring a red carpet, authentic food and inspiring speakers.
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Listen 1:31Bucks County health officials report new measles case, warn local residents of possible exposure
A local Bucks County adult tested positive for measles after returning from a trip to Texas, health officials said.
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Listen 1:06Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler went six innings for the Phillies, giving up two hits and one run.
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New Jersey sees 74% increase in child pornography arrests since 2020
The state’s top law enforcement agent to those possessing and distributing child porn: If you harm our kids, we’re going to catch and prosecute you.
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Listen 1:13The governor wants to raise new revenue by changing the personal income tax brackets and increasing fees on cigarettes, state parks and roads.
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Listen 0:54Philly nonprofit is giving cash to families to jumpstart their way to the middle class
Organizers say that residents can’t budget their way out of poverty and would benefit from a cash influx and an economic mobility counselor.
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Listen 0:59Without interest from Penn, St. Joe’s nears sale of first properties on USciences campus
Developments have been proposed for three outlier sites. But some speculate that one of Philly’s “eds and meds” heavyweights could still enter the mix.
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March 27-March 30: Philly’s Health and Healing Expo, an after-hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution and Barely Dead in Del. are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:23Philly’s Zero Fare program for low-income residents is not in Mayor Parker’s budget
To continue the free transportation program for low-income Philadelphians, it would cost the city $30 million each year.
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