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76ers’ Embiid doubtful; Celtics vow adjustments for Game 2
76ers star Joel Embiid is looking like a long shot again due to his sprained right knee and is listed as doubtful.
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Workers: ‘Rotten egg’ smell before West Reading chocolate factory blast
Federal investigators have been focusing on the role of a natural gas pipeline as they look for the cause of the explosion.
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Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
The bill passed 102-98 on Tuesday where Democrats have a razor-thin majority, becoming the first of its kind to see a floor vote.
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Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon
The Metropolitan Police force said officers arrested the man after he approached the palace gates on and threw items suspected to be shotgun cartridges onto the grounds.
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Delaware lawmakers unveil package of bills designed to combat the impacts of climate change
The legislative package includes a measure to reduce net emissions in the state by 50% by 2030 and by 100% reaching net zero by 2050.
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Philadelphia is poised to cut business, city wage taxes — again
Philadelphia City Council leaders are proposing a small cut to business taxes, but a coalition of business chambers of commerce are pushing to slash taxes in the next decade.
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Listen 1:21No charges for ex-officer who hit Tyre Nichols with stun gun
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said on Tuesday that his office did a thorough investigation of Preston Hemphill’s role in the arrest.
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Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general
The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually.
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Mayor Kenney tells Philadelphia City Council schools need more state money to make improvements
School district leaders made their annual appearance at Philadelphia City Council, giving members a chance to question officials about education.
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Inability of Murphy, Senate to speed judicial appointments is ‘appalling’
State bar association president says governor should try same strategy he used to halt strike at Rutgers University.
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Parents talk bullying after elite New Jersey boarding school admits fault in son’s death
Bill and Dr. Elizabeth Reid appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the admission of the Lawrenceville School in failing to protect their son Jack.
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Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows to go dark
Television and movie writers soured by Hollywood’s low pay in the streaming era went on strike for the first time in 15 years on Tuesday.
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Residents complain of disruptive noise, “noxious fumes,” broken-down cars blocking an alleyway, and debris spilling into backyards.
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Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
Tou Thao was last of the four former officers facing judgment in Floyd’s killing.
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Philly Art Museum now has a permanent home for Ellsworth Kelly
The PMA is permanently giving a gallery over to the work of the late abstract minimalist, on the centenary of his birth.
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