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During Ramadan, Muslim leaders hope to shield Philly youth from gun violence
Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis is primarily taking the lives of Black men, and both churches and mosques are dealing with the aftermath.
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Listen 5:17Lehigh River one of the most ‘endangered,’ says conservation organization
Warehouses with their massive parking lots threaten the health of the Lehigh River with increased stormwater runoff.
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Listen 1:21Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over Nets
Embiid, the two-time NBA scoring champion, was quiet offensively, going 6 of 11 from the floor, but he did just about everything else.
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Sudan’s generals battle for 3rd day; death toll soars to 185
The clashes are part of a power struggle between the armed forces chief and the leader of a paramilitary force.
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Secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests
Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.
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Gym safety plan offers ‘guaranteed employment’ for adults under 30, source of funding unclear
In addition to offering guaranteed work, the mayoral candidate also plans to declare a state of emergency for the city’s gun violence.
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Listen 1:18Convicted former Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon reports to federal prison in bribery case
Henon was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud charges in November 2021.
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The hearing featured a common thread centered around the need for better education and job opportunities to help break the cycle of violence.
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Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge
Defending champion Evans Chebet has won the Boston Marathon again. Hellen Obiri won the women’s race in 2:21:38 to complete the Kenyan sweep.
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Man charged in shooting of Black teen at his front door
The prosecuting attorney said at a news conference that Andrew Lester shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday.
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David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, but your order is safe
David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time the firm has sought such protection in the last five years.
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Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts agrees to historic $255 million extension
Jalen Hurts is set to sign one of the richest deals in NFL history, agreeing to a five-year, $255 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Philadanco highlights four choreographers with Moving…Beyond Forward
"Moving...Beyond Forward"performance at the Perelman Theater set to highlight the work of four choreographers who have history with Philadanco and to show where they are now.
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Sen. John Fetterman plans to return to Senate today following hospitalization
The 53-year-old Democrat was treated for six weeks and has previously said that healthcare "changed his life."
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Pa. to get $6 million in grants for climate change planning from the Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin said the money will jumpstart the state’s blueprint for a safer and cleaner future.
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