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Jan. 6 report blames Trump, aims to prevent return to power
A massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: Former President Donald Trump.
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Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies
Bell worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s.
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Killing of local trans activist under investigation in Philadelphia
Jackson's killing remains an active investigation by police.
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Winter Storm Watch: Bitter cold Christmas weekend ahead in Philly region
A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. Friday and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.
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A huge winter storm brings icy temperatures and snow to a majority of Americans
More than 200 million people were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said.
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People’s Light Theatre has hired a security firm after threats against the group for its holiday panto that’s more LBGTQ+ inclusive than in years past.
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Listen 3:35Local 98 employees plead guilty to fraud, embezzling union assets
Local 98’s former president Brian Burrows and business manager John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty are set to stand trial next month for the same embezzling plot.
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Listen 1:19Parents may find it more difficult to find children’s pain relievers as rising demand for these medications leaves pharmacies in short supply.
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Listen 1:18Jan. 6 report: Trump ‘lit that fire’ of Capitol insurrection
The 814-page report released Thursday concludes an extraordinary 18-month investigation into the former president and the violent insurrection.
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At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits
The “Immaculate Reception” turns 50 this Friday, Dec. 23.
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Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure campaign from Trump allies
White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson described to investigators a wide-ranging pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump aimed at influencing her cooperation with Congress.
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs law upping requirements for concealed carry
At a signing event, Murphy took a shot at the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling and said the regulation changes would make communities safer and protect law enforcement.
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Philly students will learn online only Friday due to predicted bad weather
Philly public schools won’t open Friday due to predicted bad weather and learning will happen online only, district officials said.
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Mark Ruffin created 'Black Dolls Matter' to ensure Black children can see themselves represented in their dolls and action figures.
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Atlantic City delays choice of developer for airport site
The delay opens the door, or at least buys more time for, a competing proposal by a Philadelphia developer looking to create a water-intensive development.
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