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After leukemia diagnosis, drag performer Martha Graham Cracker is searching for a stem cell donor
The beloved drag cabaret performer has been diagnosed with leukemia. A South Street block party Wednesday will search for a stem cell donor match.
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Spread the word: Trenton is now down to 1 hospital
St. Francis Hospital in Trenton is now operating as a standalone emergency room, under a new name, following a merger with Capital Health.
3 years ago
Philly superintendent restructures district leadership in pursuit of academic gains
Superintendent Tony Watlington announced six new sub-offices in the district’s central office and several new hires, including a new chief financial officer.
3 years ago
PHL LIVE Center Stage honors musicians during first award show in 2 years
Philadelphians full of good spirits came to World Café Live on Tuesday to see the latest talents emerging from the PHL LIVE Center stage contest.
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Listen 1:22Federal agencies have awarded about $3.5 million in total to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey to expand mental health and suicide crisis response.
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Powerful quake jolts Northern California; 70K without power
Eleven injuries were reported after the magnitude 6.4 earthquake early Tuesday near Ferndale.
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Spurred by regulators, 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’
The announcement Tuesday comes after U.S. environmental regulators in August designated the chemicals as hazardous substances under the so-called Superfund law.
3 years ago
Bucks County vote moves Pennsylvania closer to certifying election
Bucks County government spokesman Jim O'Malley said its Board of Elections wrapped up certification, although litigation over recount requests has not ended.
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‘An unjust system’: Philly advocates hold 24-hour bailout ahead of the holidays
Cash bail in Philadelphia disproportionately punishes poor people and people of color, advocates say.
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Children’s medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines.
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The transition team helping governor-elect Josh Shapiro prepare for office is wide-ranging and, in some cases, controversial.
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Ethics board says Philly judge ruled on cases early to leave for trip
When questioned, Brumbach said she only marked citations on “what she thought the outcome should be,” according to the complaint.
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Elementary school in Rhawnhurst placed on lockdown after student brings gun, police say
Authorities say the student is in custody and the firearm has been recovered.
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New Jersey lawmakers pass concealed carry gun legislation after ruling
The Democrat-led Senate passed the measure in what is scheduled to be the last voting session of the year, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
3 years ago
House panel to release report on Trump’s tax returns
The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee has voted along party lines to publicly release a report on Donald Trump’s tax returns.
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