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A free program in Philly continues to limit the number of eviction filings in the city
The Eviction Diversion Program started as a temporary initiative to keep rental disputes out of court. Three years on, it’s having a lasting impact few cities have realized.
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Listen 1:29Temple University launches new on-campus safety app
Updated features include the ability to report crimes and real-time tracking of the university’s shuttle loop service.
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Philly artists celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
Local hip-hop ambassadors and artists are throwing a giant birthday block party Saturday at Eakins Oval.
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Listen 1:28New Jerseyans remember Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver as a ‘passionate’ and ‘genuine’ leader
Mourners pay respects to a trailblazing politician at the State House in Trenton. Thursday was day one of a three-day celebration of life.
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White supremacist accused of threatening jury, witnesses in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
The Justice Department says Hardy Carroll Lloyd of Follansbee, West Virginia, is accused of sending threatening social media posts and emails along with comments on websites.
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Nicetown CDC offering a beacon, lighting the way to less violence in Philadelphia
The Nicetown Community Development Corporation is looking to a new administration for the help they need to wage a long-term fight on violence.
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Listen 1:12Supreme Court blocks OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal that would shield Sackler family members
The justices on Thursday agreed to a Biden administration request to put the brakes on an agreement reached last year with state and local governments.
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Authorities dropped the more serious charge of first-degree assault for a second alleged attack against Stephanie Ledyard.
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Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case
Prosecutors said they want the case before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to move to trial swiftly in Washington, setting up a likely battle with defense attorneys.
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Penn State gender pay gap is among worst compared to public Big Ten schools, federal data show
Across Penn State’s campuses, female instructional staff earn on average 80% of what their male colleagues make. PSU argues the federal data do not show the full picture.
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COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help
Heart attack deaths spiked early in the pandemic, erasing years of progress in battling cardiovascular disease.
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Dorney Park announces new roller coaster for 2024: Iron Menace
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom released CGI animations of what visitors can expect on Iron Menace in 2024.
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“I did not feel my legs,” Wilson recalled of his trip around the bases.
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Aug. 10 - 13: Hip-hop celebrations in Philly, 50 Cent & Busta Rhymes in N.J., and “A Quiet Epidemic” screening event in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:54Newark replaces Unicity with DART Connect’s on-demand transportation for better accessibility
DART Connect replaces Unicity in Newark with affordable, accessible on-demand service, with reduced wait times and connections.
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