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Police: Philly Wawa reports thousands in damages after being ransacked by roughly 100 juveniles
During a news conference Monday, police said they are reviewing surveillance video to determine who was involved.
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Penn students accuse school of ‘intimidation’ at housing, climate protest encampment
Students have camped out for over a week, demanding the school divest from fossil fuels and help save the UC Townhomes. They say they’re facing backlash.
3 years ago
Pa. election 2022: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8
With the 2022 Pennsylvania election less than two months away, the state is recruiting people to set up polling places, assist voters, and more on Election Day.
3 years ago
Protest calls for an end to carriage horses on Philly streets
The effort is designed to end a Philly tradition which animal activists say is unsafe and unhealthy for the horses.
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No one likes paying taxes, but local property taxes in Pennsylvania are especially loathed.
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Officers to face trial in girl’s death after Pa. high school football game
Three former police officers charged with killing a young girl when they fired 25 shots at a car will face trial on manslaughter charges.
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Lawmakers honor former N.J. Gov. and U.S. Rep. James Florio
Gov. Jim Florio passed away Sunday of heart failure. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle honor the eight-term congressman.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers strike, again
The union says management has stalled in negotiations for a first contract.
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Ian strengthens into a hurricane, heads toward Cuba, Florida
Residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean on a path toward the state.
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13 people killed, 21 wounded in school shooting in Russia
Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that seven children were among those killed in the shooting in the school in Izhevsk.
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To stop their sewer system sale, Towamencin residents want to change local law
Towamencin residents are trying an innovative approach to stop the sale of their sewer system, and voters have a chance to weigh in.
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‘We’re in this together’: Delaware expands initiative pairing nurses with new moms
The state-funded program currently serves about 200 new moms who receive or are eligible for Medicaid benefits. A $4 million infusion should aid even more.
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Listen 4:44Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna is set to star in February’s Super Bowl halftime show.
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Thousands pack Ben Franklin Pkwy. for Puerto Rican Day Parade
The theme of this year’s event was “The Puerto Rican Dreamers,” recognizing the achievements made by Puerto Ricans to inspire young Philadelphians.
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Canada struggles to restore power, clear roads after storm
Hundreds of thousands of people in Atlantic Canada remain without power and officials are trying to assess the scope of devastation from former Hurricane Fiona.
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