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Buses from Texas drop off migrants in frigid Washington, D.C.
Local organizers in Washington say three buses of recent migrant families arrived from Texas near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in record-setting cold on Christmas
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Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
The judge rejected her claim that problems with some ballot printers were the result of intentional misconduct.
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Minshew comes up just short of heroics as Eagles fill-in QB
Minshew accounted for three touchdowns, but his second interception led to the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 40-34 victory.
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‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic
Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.
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Shapiro’s big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge
Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania’s next governor in January after running a campaign in which he spoke early and often about his Jewish religious heritage.
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Winter storm batters U.S. power, snarling Christmas travel
A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the United States.
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Frigid, wind chills in the single digits across the Philly region
A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.
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Turn it off: Electricity operator PJM asks customers to conserve energy
As temperatures across the Delaware Valley stay below freezing, electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection is asking customers to conserve energy through Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.
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New Jersey announces $10 million ‘cannabis equity’ grant for startup companies
Grant awardees can use the money for early-stage expenses and technical training.
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Jan. 6 report blames Trump, aims to prevent return to power
A massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: Former President Donald Trump.
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Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies
Bell worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s.
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Killing of local trans activist under investigation in Philadelphia
Jackson's killing remains an active investigation by police.
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Winter Storm Watch: Bitter cold Christmas weekend ahead in Philly region
A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. Friday and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.
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A huge winter storm brings icy temperatures and snow to a majority of Americans
More than 200 million people were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said.
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People’s Light Theatre has hired a security firm after threats against the group for its holiday panto that’s more LBGTQ+ inclusive than in years past.
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