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9 Democratic Philadelphia mayoral candidates attend gun violence forum
The race for mayor is a crowded field, including five former Philadelphia City Council members.
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Legendary Philadelphia disc jockey Jerry Blavat dies at 82
The legendary disc jockey known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Boss with the Hot Sauce" has died at 82.
3 years ago
Nesting piping plovers show resilience in Delaware while the shorebirds struggle to maintain their population along the southern Atlantic Coast. Researchers want to know why.
3 years ago
Lobbyists say digital art and sports card sellers should be exempt from certain regulations under a new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature.
3 years ago
The Chester County Library Center and Henrietta Hankin Branch are looking to hire creatives and artists to share their talent with library visitors.
3 years ago
Philly gun violence activists say the READI program can work, but only if it’s done right
Community activists say the Chicago-based READI program could be the solution Philly needs to curb gun violence – if it ever materializes.
3 years ago
Listen 3:24Don’t throw away that broken item. A coalition of Philly volunteers will help you fix it
Every month, the Philly Fixers Guild helps residents salvage broken, damaged, and disassembled items — and keep them out of the landfill.
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Listen 1:40Event to mark Todd’s rise as first female Pa. chief justice
Pennsylvania state Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd is about to be formally installed as the state's chief justice. She is the first woman to hold that office.
3 years ago
Health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors will now cover uterine cancer treatment
The World Trade Center Health Program was created to provide long-term care to 9/11 first responders who were exposed to toxins at terrorist attack sites.
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Listen 1:00Flyers coach Tortorella defends Provorov’s Pride boycott
Provorov cites his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in warmups on Tuesday before the game against the Anaheim Ducks.
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‘We’re on a roll now’: Delaware Gov. Carney cites economic progress in State of the State speech
The second-term governor cited new initiatives to improve education and housing opportunities — but also scolded constituents to stop littering.
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Philadelphia Housing Authority moves closer to starting construction at Westpark complex
The vote comes after a three-year delay caused by the pandemic and political opposition. Construction is expected to start early next year.
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Green bread and special beer for Philadelphia Eagles big playoff run
The Eagles take on the Giants in the NFC Divisional Round Saturday night.
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Delaware man charged in murder prosecutors say ignited Wilmington gang war
Oliver “Butter” Henry is being held on $2.5 million cash bail on murder charges in the death of a 16-year-old that led to multiple retaliation shootings.
3 years ago
Chester County Intermediate Unit settles case alleging abuse at Glen Mills Schools
The agreement establishes two separate funds — one for students’ ongoing education needs and another for damages.
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