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UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid
The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions.
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Delaware County fires emergency services director amid ageism, sexual harassment allegations
The decision was made following allegations of ageism, gender discrimination and sexual harassment from two female employees.
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Photos: Philly police dismantle Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn, arrest dozens
Here's a look at how the scene at the University of Pennsylvania unfolded, in photos.
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Inaugural Delco Gives Day raises $1.6 million for Delaware County nonprofits
Gritty and the Phillie Fanatic showed up to celebrate the end of the Foundation for Delaware County’s first annual day of giving.
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After a 2-week encampment, Philly police arrest 33 protesters on Penn’s campus
Penn had previously placed six students on a mandatory leave of absence for their role in the encampment.
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A well-preserved painting from 1857 by Thomas Waterman Wood shows another side of Black life and is now on display at the Winterthur Museum.
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Listen 1:57After decades of pressure, Eastwick celebrates major milestone in Clearview Landfill cleanup
The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Listen 1:20Philly is working to attract more bilingual peer specialists to the behavioral health field
Mental Health Partnerships, in collaboration with the city of Philadelphia, is offering free peer specialist certification courses entirely in Spanish.
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Listen 1:15Mental Health Partnerships, en colaboración con la ciudad de Filadelfia, ofrece cursos gratuitos de certificación de especialista completamente en español.
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Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.
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Listen 1:13Pa. to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
The ban takes effect a year after Gov. Josh Shapiro signs the bill.
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Jewish fraternity house at Temple University vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on roof
An investigation is underway after the incident at the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi.
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Penn places students on mandatory leave of absence for pro-Palestine encampment
Further action is pending disciplinary investigations by Penn's Center for Community Standards and Accountability, a Penn spokesperson said.
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University of Pennsylvania announces increased security for upcoming commencement
Penn officials say there will be a "high level of security" at all Franklin Field gates and on the field inside the stadium for the May 20 graduation ceremony.
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Kensington sweep ‘doesn’t make a dent’ but is a start, says City Council member
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada was at K&A as the city cleared encampments Wednesday morning. "I wasn't disappointed,” she said, “I was just concerned.”
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