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Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings
This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter, with lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy demanding answers.
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Biden’s commutation in ‘kids for cash’ scandal angers some Pennsylvania families
What became known as the “kids for cash” scandal is considered one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S. history.
5 months ago
Philly charter school celebrates new space for vocational training: ‘It’s only up from here’
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is breathing new life into an old PECO building.
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Listen 1:0714-year-old charged in shooting of 3 teens near Dilworth Park ice rink in Center City
Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said police believe there was a fight near the ice rink prior to the shooting.
5 months ago
Federal ban on ghost guns unlikely, according to law enforcement expert
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on regulations on 3D-printed firearms after several states have filed lawsuits regarding their regulation.
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Listen 1:06New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat.
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Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg
She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
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The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.
5 months ago
Americans are furious over health care. Is this an Occupy Wall Street moment?
The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis.
5 months ago
Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn’t a client of the insurer
Investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City.
5 months ago
Back trouble and brain fog bothered suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, his posts show
Social media posts from Luigi Mangione show the man suspected of killing Brian Thompson underwent successful back surgery last year that alleviated debilitating chronic pain.
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Delaware grapples with educational challenges, 50 schools identified as low-performing
Delaware’s worst performing schools will start state-monitored improvement plans, as 18 schools exit support programs, showing progress amid complex challenges.
5 months ago
Listen 1:41New Jersey comptroller stops Medicaid funding for the worst-rated nursing home in the state
N.J. Medicaid funding for the state’s lowest-rated nursing home is cut off. The N.J. state comptroller says the facility improperly collected millions and offered subpar care.
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Listen 1:00‘Baby Jesus is under rubble’: Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton doesn’t sugarcoat her views
The only Muslim to ever serve in the General Assembly never hesitates to take an unpopular stand, and even upstaged the vice president.
5 months ago
Listen 5:52Protesters disrupt Center City traffic in response to City Council advancing 76ers arena proposal
Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.
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