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Philadelphia stands to receive about $200 million total in opioid settlement funds over 18 years from a major national lawsuit against three drug distributors.
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Victims honored with tombstone 1 year after deadly Fairmont fire
One year after a fire in the city’s Fairmont section killed 12 people, including nine children, a large headstone was unveiled to family members.
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Pa. agencies highlight reporting resources amid Human Trafficking Awareness month
Potential human trafficking situations can be reported to the national hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
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Former Philly elections official Al Schmidt among 12 to receive Citizens Medal on Jan. 6 anniversary
Among those being honored are seven members of law enforcement, as well as election workers and election officials.
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Police: Idaho slaying suspect’s DNA found at crime scene
Authorities say the DNA of the Pa. native accused of killing four University of Idaho students was found on a knife sheath recovered at the crime scene.
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Wilfredo Campos becomes Wilmington’s first Latino police chief
Campos is a 26-year police veteran who has been a captain — the third-highest rank — in recent years. He succeeds Robert Tracy, the new chief in St. Louis.
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Study finds regional disparities in buprenorphine distribution across Pa.
A new study found distribution of the addiction-curbing drug buprenorphine in Pennsylvania increased by 217% over the last decade.
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U.S. Senator Bob Casey says he’ll undergo surgery for prostate cancer
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said Thursday that he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery.
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Will a surprise speaker pick make the Pennsylvania House less partisan?
After the Pa. House picked Mark Rozzi to be the new speaker, some are hopeful the chamber will finally pass meaningful rule changes.
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McCarthy fails for 3rd long day in GOP House speaker fight
What started as a political novelty, the first time in 100 years a nominee has not won the gavel on the first vote, has devolved into a bitter Republican Party feud.
3 years ago
Biden restricting Nicaraguans, Cubans and Haitians at border
The Biden administration says it'll immediately begin turning away Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
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Shapiro will nominate former Philly Commissioner Al Schmidt to be secretary of state
Schmidt, 51, is a Republican, fitting in with Shapiro's theme of fashioning a bipartisan administration in politically divided Pennsylvania.
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Jan. 5 - Jan. 8: Philly Loves Bowie week, Opera Delaware benefit, “SpongeBob The Musical” in N.J., are among the area’s weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:53Cooper University Health Care and Cape Regional Health expect merger agreement by March
Cooper University Health Care and Cape Regional Health announced an intent to merge in December. It represents an acquisition trend that began pre-pandemic.
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Nurse, doctor in pink Mummers costume help save life during Philadelphia Eagles game
"I said, 'Hey, I know I don't look like it, but I'm an emergency medicine doctor,'" said Vincent Basile.
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