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Over 50 arrested after mobs ransacked Philadelphia stores. Dozens of liquor outlets are shut down
Several police commanders said the store ransacking wasn't connected to earlier demonstrations over the police killing of Eddie Irizarry.
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Former PPD officer charged with sexually abusing minors had history of citizen complaints
PPD records show there were 12 citizen complaints against Patrick Heron before 2018. He’s set to face trial for more than 200 criminal charges related to sexual offenses.
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On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.
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‘Saddled with debt’: As student loan repayments loom, many Philly-area borrowers aren’t ready
After a payment freeze of more than three years, borrowers face an uncertain future.
2 years ago
Listen 5:36"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”
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Listen 1:20Ophelia’s remnants continue to damage N.J. and Del. beaches with flooding and erosion
Remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continue to cause high winds, flooding, and beach erosion along the Delaware and New Jersey beaches.
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Cpl. Dempsey Walters was suspended the day after the alleged crimes last month. The indictment said one teen victim had nothing to do with the prank.
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Listen 1:34Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
The ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain.
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Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history
Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.
2 years ago
Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers
The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.
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Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers
The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.
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Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed.
2 years ago
The Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ is becoming the NFL’s most unstoppable play
It almost always works. Even when it doesn’t, the Eagles do it again.
2 years ago
Pa. bills to respond to Swiftie ticket woes could have unintended consequences, advocates warn
The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.
2 years ago
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and another lawyer over accessing and sharing of his personal data
The lawsuit is the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump who have traded and passed around his private data
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