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As Philly school officials ring in mostly ‘normal’ school year, some things are still uncertain
Classes start Monday for 115,000 students across the district’s 216 public schools.
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Philly’s The Wardrobe is holding an event for newcomers, including immigrants and refugees
The Executive Director of The Wardrobe says clothes are the underpinning that helps a lot of people think differently about themselves.
3 years ago
Listen 5:59Yelp to add more flags to anti-abortion pregnancy centers
Yelp says it will place a notice on listings informing users the centers “typically provide limited medical services and may not have licensed medical professionals onsite."
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Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine
The announcement comes as Ukraine is celebrating its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
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Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell grant recipients
More than 43 million owe a combined $1.6 trillion in federal student debt, with almost a third owing less than $10,000, according to federal data.
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Philadelphia city initiative connects thousands to free internet
Students pre-K through grade 12 at Philadelphia Public Schools and select charter schools are eligible.
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Help with heating bills for low-income Pennsylvanians available Tuesday
The program helped hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians last season, according to officials. It's open from November through April.
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Slashed funding, equity, parent choice: Pa. gov. candidates have hugely different education plans
Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidate for governor wants to keep increasing public education funding. The GOP candidate wants unprecedented cuts.
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Fetterman gives first Pittsburgh speech since stroke, as rival steps up criticism of his health
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman spoke publicly in Pittsburgh for the first time since he suffered a stroke, as his opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, pressed him to commit to debates.
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Philly school district outlines recruitment and retention plan
The district has about 97.4% of its teaching jobs filled for the new school year, according to the most recent data released by district officials.
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Phillies’ Harper homers in 1st at-bat in Triple-A rehab game
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has hit a home run in his first at-bat for Philadelphia’s Triple-A team as part of his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb.
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After delay, Biden readies student loan help, payment pause
Biden has faced pressure from liberals to provide broader relief to hard-hit borrowers, and from moderates and Republicans questioning the fairness of any widespread forgivene
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Officers won’t face any charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting
A specially appointed prosecutor said he believes Officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks, acted appropriately.
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Mask requirement returns for University of Delaware to start fall semester
Students will be required to wear masks on campus for the first two weeks of the fall semester to stem an expected spike in COVID cases.
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Former Louisville cop pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case
A former Louisville police detective who helped write the warrant that led to the deadly police raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy.
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