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Biden: Americans should ‘pay attention’ to MLK’s legacy
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls “America’s freedom church” to mark Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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Embiid’s jumper gives 76ers 118-117 win over Jazz
James Harden had 31 points and 11 assists to lead Philadelphia. Embiid chipped in 30 points and seven rebounds.
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Murder mystery theater has a new home in the Curtis building
After 20 rambling years, Without a Cue Productions puts down stakes in the Curtis building.
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The Philadelphia Zoo takes its show on the road again to entertain at airport
The shows are designed to remove some of the boredom involved with waiting for planes.
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To gain enough votes to claim victory, Kevin McCarthy made many key concessions to Republican Congressman Scott Perry and the Trump-aligned House Freedom Caucus he heads.
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Pennsylvania sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds
Pennsylvania has joined a list of growing states setting drinking water standards for a toxic chemical known as PFAS. The EPA has yet to propose nationwide limits.
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How to get involved in MLK Day events in the Philadelphia suburbs
Service, event, and volunteer opportunities are available in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties for MLK Day 2023.
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Pa.’s in-hospital mortality rates are up, new report shows
The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council’s annual hospital performance report looked at patient outcomes for a range of health conditions.
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Wilmington Blue Rocks extend stadium lease in Delaware
Minor league baseball will be in Wilmington to stay through at least the 2030 season after the Blue Rocks agreed to extend its lease at Frawley Stadium.
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Former Delaware deputy fire chief charged with raping 15-year-old girl
Dwayne Pearson, 39, allegedly raped the girl in July and August. He faces three felony counts.
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Philly raises Korean flag in honor of the contributions of Korean Americans
The ceremony marks the tenth annual event honoring the contribution Korean Americans have made to the city.
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Republican Oh ‘leaning towards’ joining crowded contest of Dems for Philly mayor
The Republican believes whoever wins the crowded Democratic primary may be vulnerable to a candidate from the other side of the aisle.
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Lottery results for Philly’s special-admissions schools to come by month end
District officials are still working to review appeals from families concerning their children’s eligibility, which must be completed before the lottery can be held, according
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New Jersey will soon allow residents to buy birth control without a prescription
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law eliminating the requirement for a prescription on Friday.
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Court greenlights holding Pa. House special elections Feb. 7
A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel sided with the House’s Democratic floor leader on Friday, saying all three Allegheny County seats will be filled Feb. 7.
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