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Why some of Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s cabinet picks still have ‘acting’ next to their title
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s pick for Pennsylvania health secretary didn’t have the vote to be confirmed by the state Senate, but she’s still leading the agency.
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New Jersey shutters 27 Boston Market restaurants over unpaid wages, related worker issues
There were citations for unpaid or late payment of wages, hindering the investigation, failure to pay minimum wage, records violations, and failure to pay earned sick leave.
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Phillies fans can soon enter Citizens Bank Park using facial recognition. Here’s how it works
The MLB says the program uses facial authentication differently from other setups.
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Building bridges to security: Delaware’s HOSS program fights housing instability
The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.
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Listen 1:35After 10 years, is Philly’s Theatre in the X a model for the future of American theater?
The free performance of Charles Fuller’s 1979 drama “Zooman and the Sign” grapples with neighborhood violence that has hardly changed.
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Listen 1:37New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has to pick a new ‘partner-in-government’ in less than a month
Murphy is looking for someone with a record, but is keeping diversity in the forefront.
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Philadelphians could get millions of dollars in home repairs tied to Hurricane Ida flooding
Philadelphia got over $163 million in federal recovery money tied to Ida. The city plans to spend nearly a third of it to improve housing.
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Philadelphia officer who shot, killed man inside car identified; family wants answers
The family of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry is demanding answers following the fatal shooting involving Officer Mark Dial, a five-year veteran of the Police Department.
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Suspect in New Jersey councilwoman’s slaying indicted on murder, weapons charges
A Middlesex County grand jury handed up the indictment Wednesday against 29-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum. He remains in the county jail and is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 28.
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While Kathy McGuiness appeals her official misconduct and conflict of interest convictions, she’s suing over false statements made against her.
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American Airlines adding 3 new international routes out of Philadelphia
This is the first time PHL passengers will be able to fly nonstop from Philadelphia to those European destinations.
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West Pottsgrove Township 6-year-old ‘Cheddar Whiz’ named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion
Rory Ehrlich says life has been pretty exciting since he entered the contest and became mullet-famous in Philadelphia.
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Media Little League’s World Series debut began with a loss, but the massive crowd from Delco was more than proud of their young athletes.
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‘Nobody really called’: 6 years after her son’s murder, a Philadelphia mother wants answers
Kristian Hamilton-Arthur was murdered in 2017. In the years since, his mother has had to advocate for her son, while simultaneously grieving him.
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Listen 1:33Aug. 17 - 20: Philly Taco Fest, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in N.J., and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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