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‘Love them, lead them’: Advocates say parents play a major role in stopping youth gun violence
Philadelphia nonprofit organizations are now pushing to make trauma education more available to families.
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N.J. governor wants a vote on ‘every gun bill’ to get legislators on record
While reintroducing his own legislation to control guns and ammunition, Gov. Murphy calls out G.O.P. efforts to unravel the state’s current gun restrictions.
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Overdose deaths up: Delaware sets another record in 2021
The vast majority of Delaware’s 515 overdose deaths involved the synthetic pain reliever fentanyl. The death toll is the highest in state history.
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WHYY receives 4 Murrow Awards for reporting on COVID, health equity
WHYY News was awarded the honors in a region encompassing large-market stations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
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Philly police partner with housing authority to fight city violence
The efforts are designed to fight an increasing wave of violence in the city which is approaching 200 murders not even halfway through 2022.
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Pa. House votes against taking up gun bill after Texas school shooting
The bill has spent more than a year in the Judiciary Committee, where the Republican chairman has bottled up most proposals to regulate or restrict firearms.
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Oz, McCormick race heads into recount in Pa. Senate primary
The state’s acting secretary of state, Leigh Chapman, said that the vote totals for the top two finishers fall within the margin in state law for a mandatory recount.
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Late spring storm keeping some Jersey shore beaches closed
Shore towns including North Wildwood and Toms River are among spots where at least some of the beaches will not be open in time for the unofficial start of summer tourism.
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How NJ Transit dodged those record high fuel costs
A financial hedge saves millions as most brace while filling the tank.
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Texas gunman warned online he was going to shoot up school
Tuesday's assault at Robb Elementary School was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary.
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A big tribute and dance party for Philly to celebrate Selena
Brooklyn Bowl hosts the first local edition of the touring “Forever Selena” event commemorating the late Tejano singer.
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Listen 2:02Un gran tributo y fiesta para Filadelfia celebrará lo que Selena significa para ellos
El Brooklyn Bowl presenta la primera edición local de la gira “Forever Selena” que conmemora a la difunta cantante tejana.
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Listen 2:02Philly, get ready for another above-average hurricane season
Government forecasters are predicting up to six major hurricanes this year. Here’s how city officials suggest you prepare.
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Chester officials and the state-appointed receiver responsible for saving the city’s worsening finances discussed the few remaining options for Chester.
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Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting
President Biden delivered an emotional call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.
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