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City Council advances Philly’s $6.2 billion budget deal
The spending plan uses the city's surplus to fund tax cuts and increased spending. There’s also room for the next mayor to make changes in 2024.
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Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle
People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.
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The user wanted fentanyl, and paid with his life. Advocates and law enforcement agents agree the case illustrates the escalating dangers of fake pills.
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Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.
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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.
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GOP set to encourage early voting, mail balloting after years of opposite messaging to its voters
After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.
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Pennsylvania House OKs $100 million for adult mental health services
$34 million would go toward workforce development and retention in the behavioral health field, including training, paid internships, loan repayment, and tuition assistance.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case.
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Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump in classified documents investigation
Prosecutors recently issued the Trump legal team a target letter, which is often but not always a precursor to criminal charges.
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Odunde, Havertown Irish Festival, Shania Twain, Queerapalooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 8-11: Odunde in Pa., Shania Twain in N.J., and Morris Day and The Time in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:28Delco Day is back. The celebration dedicated to Delaware County is for a good cause
The event’s proceeds go to the HEADstrong Foundation, which is a local nonprofit, supporting families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
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Listen 0:56Smoky haze blanketing U.S., Canada could last for days as wildfires rage, winds won’t budge
Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday.
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New York Police Department officers are not complying with federal legal standards for stop and frisk, according to a new report from a public oversight agency.
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Listen 1:53PECO providing customers with energy-saving tips as Philly enters summer months
PECO recommends customers turn off unnecessary lighting, keep curtains closed, and clean their A/C air filters once a month.
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Why is smoke from Canada impacting the Philadelphia region and when will it go away?
A Code Red Air Quality Alert will be in effect for Delaware Thursday, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be under a Code Orange.
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