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Philly police face a hiring crisis. Some policies are being loosened to find more cadets
Philadelphia is already seeing the payoff of its amended fitness entry exam.
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Blind Wilmington man was wrongfully evicted, but judge dismisses his discrimination lawsuit
Constables put out William Murphy and his two daughters during a 2021 snowstorm under an order intended for a previous female tenant.
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Listen 1:26Argentina prepares to face El Salvador in Philly in the absence of ‘irreplaceable’ Messi
The legendary captain will not lead the defending FIFA Men’s World Cup champions on the field, after he was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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Pa. Democrats, doctors push preservation of Affordable Care Act in face of Trump’s promise to repeal
Although initially highly partisan, Republicans appear to have largely given up the fight over the 2010 law. However, the presumed party nominee still has it in his sights.
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Listen 1:11What is Delco Gives Day? Inside the county’s inaugural 24-hour fundraising event
The Foundation for Delaware County is launching a giving day to help raise money for the area’s nonprofits.
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Russia and China veto U.S. resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Israel faces mounting pressure from even its closest allies to streamline the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, and come to a cease-fire agreement.
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Woman accused of stealing more than $130K from Delaware County youth club while working as treasurer
According to police, money stolen from the Springfield Youth Club by Kathleen Hammond was used for Eagles games, Billy Joel concert tickets and Amazon purchases.
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N.J. Sen. Robert Menendez bows out of Democratic primary
Menendez, the Garden State’s senior senator, has left the door open to run as an independent in November.
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The Biden administration said federal funding will go toward projects on current or former mine land sites in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Kentucky and West Virginia.
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5th suspect arrested in SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 students in Philadelphia
During a press conference on Thursday, police announced the arrest of a 15-year-old boy who investigators say helped four others carry out the mass shooting on March 6.
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Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change
The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.
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Nearly $12 million in federal funding headed to community projects in Berks, Montgomery counties
The funding will help several projects addressing affordable housing, community center repairs, infrastructure upgrades and PFAS mitigation.
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Listen 0:56Phillies partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development in South Philadelphia
Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month, and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies.
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Philly City Council passes bill mandating curfew for some Kensington businesses
City leaders hope that shutting stores down early could reduce crime and drug use in Kensington. Some businesses are skeptical the curfew would work.
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Listen 1:15In Pennsylvania’s Senate race, Casey puts ‘greedflation’ and corporations on the ballot
Sen. Casey is leading the Democratic attack on “greedflation” — a blunt term for corporations that jack up prices and rip off shoppers to maximize profits.
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