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Arrest made in deadly Roxborough shooting
A suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.
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3 officers injured, suspect killed in Philadelphia shooting
Three Philadelphia police officers were shot and wounded at a home and a suspect was killed early Wednesday when a SWAT team tried to arrest a man wanted on a homicide charge.
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Shapiro touts pro-union stance during campaign stop in Philadelphia
Shapiro painted his opponent, Republican State Sen. Doug Mastriano, as being a “right-to-work” candidate during his stop in Philly.
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Delaware trainer hopes to inspire after just missing out on reality TV prize
Big Brother contestant from Delaware hopes to translate reality TV success into an inspiring message for his community.
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New Jersey college students support proposal to eliminate work requirement for SNAP benefits
Under the proposal, students who qualify for the New Jersey Educational Opportunities Program would not need to work 20 hours to be eligible for SNAP benefits.
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Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia studied how exposure therapy can help kids overcome excessive anxiety related to their food allergies.
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Listen 4:03Philly tourism trailblazer gets Gayborhood street named after him
Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”
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Pennsylvania prisoners are giving their own money to families impacted by gun violence
The “Community Bereavement Fund”, launched by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, went live today to offer assistance to families who’ve lost a child to gun violence.
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PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid
The Chemical Safety Board’s investigation points to a corroded pipe as the source of the explosion. It also says several safety provisions failed to kick in immediately or wer
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Philly teens’ summer curfew could soon be permanent
The curfew would remain at 9:30 p.m. for those 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those 14 and up if the full council approves the regulation.
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‘We cannot lose on this’: Roxborough High School receives security funding
Just under two weeks after a targeted shooting at Roxborough High School’s football scrimmage, lawmakers present a $500,000 grant to update the school’s security.
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Delco court temporarily stopping closure of Delaware County Memorial Hospital
The judge is ordering Crozer Health and its parent company to suspend “any actions materially altering the present operation” of DCMH while the court looks over the case.
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Still popular after 125 years, Dracula proves to be undead in Philadelphia
The Mutter Museum and the Rosenbach Library and Museum collaborate on the anniversary of Bram Stoker’s undead creation.
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Castellanos plates 3, Phillies hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS
The Phillies have won three straight games to begin these playoffs, hardly looking like a team making its first postseason appearance since 2011.
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Some who’ve spent time behind bars in Pa are eligible to vote, and this group is spreading the word
Anyone not serving a felony sentence in the Keystone State is eligible to vote, and a new group is working to help facilitate the practice.
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