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The gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for the death penalty
A federal jury announced its decision Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether Robert Bowers should be sentenced to death or life in prison.
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1st over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the '60s. Until now, all of them required a prescription.
3 years ago
Philly and its suburbs are under a Code Orange due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
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July 13 - July 16: Blobfest in the Philly ‘burbs, Matchbox 20 in N.J., and the Wilmington Street Food Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:04Experts and lawmakers say staffing and tech issues contributed to the 911 call error related to last week’s mass shooting.
3 years ago
Pa. residents behind on water bills can apply for grants up to $5,000
Grants are offered on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who meet certain income requirements and who have past-due water bills.
3 years ago
Haul out the holly: Opera Philadelphia to deliver Christmas in July
The company never gets to perform holiday fare, even during the holidays. Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, N.J., offered an opportunity.
3 years ago
Philly’s summer has been wetter than normal. So what’s with the drought watch?
Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.
3 years ago
With its own Major League, cricket looks for a foothold in the United States
George Bernard Shaw asserted “the English are not very spiritual people so they invented cricket to give them some idea of eternity.”
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Drone may have been flying near Pennsylvania jail before homicide suspect’s escape, police say
Authorities are seeking information about a drone that may have been operating near a northwestern Pennsylvania jail before the escape of a homicide suspect last week.
3 years ago
3 tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say
The lawmakers tell the IRS, the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission and the IRS watchdog the findings “reveal a shocking breach of taxpayer privacy.”
3 years ago
Pennsylvania budget still in turmoil over school vouchers and equity funding case
The state government is approaching a second week without full spending authority.
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Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but NATO membership remains elusive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the commitments will be a bridge toward eventual NATO membership for his country.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ lands 8 Emmy nominations; ‘Succession’ tops with 27
The Black actors of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were again a high point for Emmy diversity, and for the otherwise largely absent broadcast networks.
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Why some say an effort to fix Pa.’s outdated probation law does more harm than good
Pennsylvania's probation system can trap people in yearslong cycles of monitoring and incarceration for noncriminal violations.
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