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No unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in air near Hunting Park junkyard fire, city says
Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.
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The Democrats said the task force would tackle wage theft and worker misclassification.
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Editor’s note: WHYY News announces new senior leadership team, hires, and promotions
The news department announced a revamped editorial leadership role and numerous promotions.
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76ers owner’s group has agreement to buy Washington Commanders: AP sources
Harris and Rales are set to pay $6 billion for the storied NFL franchise.
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Supreme Court won’t block $6B student debt relief settlement
The justices' action comes as the high court is weighing what to do with Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt held by more than 40 million people.
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Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis supports it
The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place.
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As Philly mayoral primary nears, candidates are dropping out and endorsements are piling up
As the campaign winds down the candidates are getting backers to line up behind them.
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Haven’t filed taxes yet? Don’t panic. Here’s what to know
Experts recommend pulling together all of the documents you need and then giving yourself a chunk of time to sit down and get it done.
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Philadelphia adds surveillance cameras outside recreation centers
The installation of more than 100 cameras is part of an effort to deter crime.
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New Jersey is ‘aggressively pushing back’ against Texas abortion pill order, Murphy says
Though the Garden State codified abortion protections, Gov. Phil Murphy said he’s concerned about what a potential ruling could mean for existing protections.
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Mom charged with murder of 11-year-old son in Horsham, Pennsylvania then fleeing to New Jersey
Documents: She allegedly told detectives she did not want her son to grow up with financial struggles, so she strangled him.
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DOJ to ask Supreme Court to put abortion pill limits on hold
A federal appeals court has ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can still be used for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken.
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Cherry Blossom Festival, Slow Art Day, Festival of Colors in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 14 - April 16: Wine & Daffodils in Del., Cherry Blossom Fest in Philly, Chicago Experience in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:14Mural Arts Philadelphia developed a giant, iconic image on the new 21-story Crane Building that can be seen for miles.
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Medication abortions account for 53% of all facility-based terminations in the U.S. Recent court rulings have created uncertainty around future access to a key abortion drug.
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