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Black Americans living abroad reflect on Juneteenth
Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history.
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Justices seem poised to hear elections case pressed by GOP
The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans.
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$3 million federal grant to tackle disparities in Pa. unemployment compensation
The state plans to use the grant to improve access for specific groups of underserved Pennsylvanians, including workers with limited English proficiency in Philadelphia.
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More Real ID appointments available in N.J., Social Security Card not required
The Motor Vehicle Comm. says you don’t need to bring proof of your Social Security number as they open 10,000 more appointments for Real ID upgrades.
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With an interactive display, Philly begins collecting community input for the Ben Franklin Parkway
Community members share hopes for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway through an interactive display.
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U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids, shots begin next week
U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.
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Biden takes spill while getting off bike after beach ride
“I’m good,” he told reporters after U.S. Secret Service agents quickly helped him up.
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Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over
By the end of Friday, jurors had decided on nearly all questions put before them, including whether Cosby had sexually assaulted plaintiff Judy Huth.
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Officials identify Philadelphia firefighter killed after building collapse in Fairhill
Officials say Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, was a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department.
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Work begins on one of Rebuild Philly’s biggest project yet: $20 million rebuild at Vare Rec Center
The facility will have a new athletic field, a new recreation center, sprayground, and other amenities, including both indoor and outdoor classrooms.
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Trade School brings Detroit artists to mingle with their Philadelphia counterparts
The Trade School art festival in a variety of venues across Philadelphia brings Philly and Detroit artists together for collaboration.
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Rebuild funds on hold as Council member seeks $20 million more for her Philly district
Councilmember Cindy Bass chairs the committee that could pump the brakes on Rebuild. She says her district is being shortchanged for no reason.
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Listen 1:24Amtrak upgrade in New Jersey will have trains moving 150 mph
The upgrades happened on Amtrak’s Acela line, between New Brunswick and South Brunswick. New trains introduced next year will go 160 mph.
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Christian groups look to break the cycle of violence this Father’s Day
Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.
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Listen 6:00Judges block pop-up beach parties in 2 Jersey Shore towns
In separate rulings Thursday, judges in Monmouth and Ocean counties issued rulings prohibiting the parties from taking place without organizers first obtaining permits.
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