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Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers
The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.
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The lieutenant governor countered that the elections chief won’t refer the findings for prosecution, and said some conclusions are incorrect.
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Listen 2:15Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about humanitarian toll in Gaza
In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."
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Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers
Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.
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New Philadelphia law aims to bring in more federal dollars to children’s and cancer hospitals
The new law focuses on hospitals with high-volume Medicaid patient populations, like St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Harris already has secured the public support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, which begins Aug. 19 in Chicago.
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Firefighters from near and far descended on Chester County for day one of the 2024 Northeast Regional Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.
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Listen 1:05In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.
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Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement
The goal is to make sure Philadelphians don’t have to dodge parked cars on sidewalks and curb cuts.
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Listen 1:09A former FBI chief issued a damning report, but the state elections chief says he won’t refer the gubernatorial candidate or her husband for criminal prosecution.
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Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia
The former Democratic congresswoman, who was wounded in a 2011 shooting in Arizona, spoke about gun violence at the Salt & Light church in Southwest Philly.
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Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim
The Manhattan DA's office said that the high court’s opinion “has no bearing” on the hush money case and does not support vacating the jury’s unanimous verdict.
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Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy
The Art Deco movie palace cost the small theater company $2.3 million, with millions more ahead in renovations.
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Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is among the possible candidates to be Kamala Harris' running mate.
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Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says
Prosecutors say Michael Vahey was driving nearly 60 miles per hour when he fatally struck Dr. Barbara Friedes. The DA’s office is seeking a $1 million bail.
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