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Biden, Lapid agree to stop Iran nuke program, differ on how
Biden says he still wants to give diplomacy a chance while Lapid insists that tough words alone won’t thwart Tehran nuclear ambitions.
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Just in time: Camden opens first of two city pools
The mid-July opening is just a bit behind their normal public pool schedule. Normally pools in Camden open around the Fourth of July.
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Starting Saturday, dialing 988 will connect callers experiencing distress across the country to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Gov. Wolf vetoes GOP effort to block local climate legislation
The bill would have prevented local towns from banning natural gas, something climate activists say will be key to addressing global warming.
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Two Philadelphia summer events canceled as gun violence escalates
The city’s Summer Event Series and the West Fest Block Party have been canceled because of rising incidents of gun violence.
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This weekend’s event highlights in Philly, N.J., and Delaware include concerts from Elton John, Femi Kuti, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Yacht Rock Revue, and more.
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Listen 5:59Atlantic City rolls out welcome mat for NAACP Convention
The Jersey Shore resort city welcomes the nation’s oldest civil rights organization for its first in-person convention since 2019.
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Demand for food, housing assistance in Delaware grows amid inflation, pandemic concerns
Delaware is experiencing a rise in the number of residents seeking help, whether it be with housing costs, Medicaid, or food assistance.
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U.S. regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax
The Centers for Disease Control still must recommend how to use the Novavax vaccine before shots begin. The U.S. has bought 3.2 million doses.
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Philly refreshes home repair program with hopes of preserving more properties
Launched in 2019, the Restore Repair Renew program offers low-interest loans to homeowners who need to make major fixes to their properties.
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New playground in South Philly to be named after political trailblazer Anna Verna
Philadelphia’s first female Council President Anna Verna was a longtime South Philly resident and lived near the site of the new playground park.
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Rite Aid opens a new style of company HQ in Philly
The facility is designed to deal with the new work-from-home economy while providing support to workers from IT services to videoconferencing.
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Ardella’s House brings new form of dignity for formerly incarcerated women
Tonie Willis, the founder of Ardella’s House, spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about barriers facing women post-incarceration, and how society can better support their re-entry.
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Listen 6:01Sri Lanka in crisis: President flees and ire turns to Prime Minister
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his wife left aboard an air force plane bound for the Maldives. He made his prime minister the acting president in his absence.
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Pa. has a new child care tax credit. Here’s what you need to know
People who care for two or more dependents will be able to claim up to $6,000 in child care expenses starting next year.
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