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New report finds evidence of racial disparity in Philadelphia police stops and sentencing
The DA’s report shows Black and brown Philadelphians are much more likely to be stopped by police and charged.
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More than 1 million people are dropped from Medicaid as states start a post-pandemic purge of rolls
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic. But that ban was lifted in April.
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Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia Warriors rookie home uniform sells at auction for $1.79 million
SCP Auctions says the jersey and shorts that Chamberlain wore during the 1959-60 season were sold to filmmaker Rob Gough.
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Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win on Father’s Day is also a tribute to his late mom
Clark’s mother, Lise, died of breast cancer in 2013, which sent him spiraling. The road back led him to leave college at Oklahoma State for a fresh start at Oregon.
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Philadelphia City Council is poised to pass a new budget tackling public safety. Here’s what’s in it
This Thursday, City Council will approve a fiscal year 2024 budget. The current proposal includes public safety items such as policing and neighborhood cleanup.
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Delaware lawmakers want state to assess offshore wind potential
The legislation would direct DNREC to evaluate the potential benefits and roadblocks of offshore wind.
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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.
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Juneteenth 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.
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U.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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