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White House drug czar eyes Philly’s response to emerging xylazine threat
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has been appearing in an increasing number of street drug samples and opioid overdose deaths in Philadelphia and across the U.S.
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BuzzFeed to close news division, cut 15% of all staff
Pulitzer prize winning digital media company BuzzFeed will shut down its news division as it cuts about 15% of its entire staff.
3 years ago
First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input
The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
The Supreme Court fight over an abortion pill: What’s next?
The new abortion controversy comes less than a year after the Supreme Court’s conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade.
3 years ago
First recreational marijuana dispensary in Atlantic City to open today on 4/20
Atlantic City has established a "green zone" where marijuana businesses can operate.
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Last minute brinkmanship and overseas assist end Fox case
Two days before the settlement was announced, the two sides brought on a veteran mediator to help, even though he was on a vacation cruise on the Danube River at the time.
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Earth Day, StrEAT Festival, Center City Jazz Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 20 - April 23: James Beard dinner in Del., Jazz Fest in Philly, and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr." in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:00New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
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Sam Baxter: The complex legacy of the man behind the water treatment plant
Philadelphia's first water commissioner transformed the city's drinking water system but "was no saint.”
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Listen 2:08Philly mayoral candidates talk affordable housing and development
The forum in Center City focused on how to preserve and grow the city’s limited supply of affordable housing.
3 years ago
SEPTA announces plans to upgrade Key card system
The new system will feature an “open architecture” design to allow the transit agency to “make changes more nimbly and adapt to technologies,” SEPTA officials say.
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Listen 1:09Climate activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in Chester County
Climate activists want the suburban Philadelphia-based asset manager to stop investing in fossil fuel. Vanguard says it's carefully managing climate risks for customers.
3 years ago
15-year-old shot outside North Philadelphia recreation center
Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenager was shot outside a recreation center on Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago
Major leagues, broadcasters pledge responsible betting ads
The Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising consists of the NFL; Major League Baseball; the NBA and WNBA; the NHL, Major League Soccer and NASCAR.
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Charges put focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses’ handling of abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse.
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