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Marijuana dispensaries push back against Philly’s recreational zoning ban
Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Juneteenth Parade and Festival celebrates Black unity, fatherhood in West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia served as a backdrop for the love and connections made at the Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Sunday.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20U.S., China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing
U.S. officials say Secretary of State Antony Blinken was able on Sunday to secure a visit to Washington by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a nearly 6-hour meeting.
2 years ago
Pope Francis, back to Vatican routine post-surgery, says thanks to shouts of ‘Long live the pope!’
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists in the square exploded in applause when he came to the window.
2 years ago
Pa. trooper, suspect killed in shootout; 2nd trooper critically wounded
Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., 29, was killed and Lt. James Wagner, 45, was critically wounded in separate encounters, police said.
2 years ago
Delaware County partnering with Jefferson to offer free prostate cancer screening
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21 at the Wellness Center in Yeadon, healthcare professionals will administer the free test. Health officials say early detection is key.
3 years ago
Biden takes helicopter tour of I-95; Shapiro says it will re-open within two weeks
“I’ve directed my team...to move heaven and earth to get this done as soon as humanly possible,” Biden said.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant to shut down
Homer City Generating Station will shut down by July due to competition from cheap natural gas and pollution upgrade costs. The plant was a major air polluter in its heyday.
3 years ago
This weekend, Philly residents can get free screenings for peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease is a serious health condition that causes blockage of blood vessels in the lower body that can lead to amputations.
3 years ago
Juneteenth in Delaware: Celebrating freedom while fighting for equality and justice
Juneteenth of 1865 is the celebration of freedom and empowerment; but, for Delaware, it is more than simply a celebration — it is about re-educating one another.
3 years ago
Fox News producer out after onscreen message calling President Biden a ‘wannabe dictator’
The producer, Alex McCaskill, confirmed his exit in an Instagram post. Fox would not comment on Friday.
3 years ago
Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers exposing Vietnam War secrets, dies at 92
Ellsberg had announced in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. A letter released by his family says he died Friday morning.
3 years ago
Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history
She will assume her lifetime appointment in Brooklyn federal court after a 50-49 vote on Thursday along party lines.
3 years ago
Trump’s promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions
Trump's attacks on the justice system are the latest step in a now eight-year campaign by the former president and his allies.
3 years ago
Statewide drought watch declared in Pennsylvania, residents asked to voluntarily conserve water
Residents and businesses in the state are being asked to reduce their nonessential water use by 5% to 10%.
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