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Jan. 6 panel to share 20 transcripts with Justice Department
The information sharing comes after the committee had rejected a Justice Department request for transcripts in May.
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Will Smith posts an apology video for slapping Chris Rock
Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast, saying in an online video that his behavior was “unacceptable.”
3 years ago
Destructive fire at Jim’s Steaks caused by electrical issue
Fire officials say faulty electrical wiring led to a smoky two-alarm blaze that shut down South Street.
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Appalachian floods kill at least 15 as rescue teams deploy
Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in Appalachia.
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A ‘lost opportunity’: Pa. and Del. are discontinuing their COVID-19 exposure apps
The Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey health departments launched their respective apps in 2020 as part of an effort to alert more people who are exposed to COVID-19.
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Cumberland and Salem counties in N.J. join regional fight to stop drug trafficking
Cumberland and Salem counties in New Jersey are joining a program that seeks to disrupt or dismantle drug trafficking organizations in the region.
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Cute, therapeutic, sustainable Philly goats coming to a neighborhood near you
A traveling herd of caprine entertainers is putting on play performances, parades and bringing education and joy to residents of all ages.
3 years ago
Listen 1:54Unexpected deal would boost Biden pledge on climate change
The deal stunned lawmakers and activists who had given up hope that legislation could be enacted after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said he could not support the measure.
3 years ago
Take me to the river: Academy of Natural Sciences sends visitors outside to the Schuylkill
“How to Get to the River” at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University wants visitors to experience Philly’s watershed first-hand.
3 years ago
Another strike averted as remaining 2 Atlantic City casinos ink new labor deals
One week after a strike was authorized, Unite Here Local 54 announced a tentative agreement with the last two casinos without a labor deal.
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Sesame Place facing $25 million racial discrimination civil lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges Black man and five-year-old daughter were shunned by costumed characters.
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Wolf sues GOP over abortion amendment, calling it ‘radical’ and improperly passed
Republicans are moving a constitutional amendment that would make it much easier to restrict abortion. Now, Gov. Wolf wants a court to throw it out.
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Shoppers line up to welcome Sharswood’s first supermarket in decades
The new North Philly supermarket is part of a sweeping neighborhood revitalization plan dreamed up by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
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Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help
The monarch butterfly was categorized by scientists last week as endangered.
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The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas ordered the encampment’s end last Friday. Law enforcement is expected to break it up in the coming days.
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