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Visit Philadelphia names 1st Black woman as president/CEO
According to Angela Val, she might be the first Black woman to lead the non-profit tourism group, but she doesn’t expect to be the last.
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Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.
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Where are Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor getting their money?
In the GOP primary, Bill McSwain leans on rich donors, Dave White self-funds, Lou Barletta cruises, and Doug Mastriano leads with a shoestring budget.
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U.S. finds 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far
The dark history of Native American boarding schools — where children were forced from their families and often abused — has been felt deeply across Indian Country.
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Biden marks ‘tragic milestone’ of 1 million U.S. lives lost to COVID
The president called on Congress to provide more funding for testing, vaccines and treatments, something lawmakers have been unwilling to deliver so far.
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Highlights in and around Philly this weekend include Interpol at the Met, Philly film fest, and a quirky car race and street fest in Kensington.
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The Dept. of Human Services has denied an application from the Clock Tower Schools, which shares an address and phone number with the closed Glen Mills Schools.
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Where are the Pa. Senate candidates getting their money?
In the Democratic primary, Fetterman leans on small donors, Lamb on PACs. And Barnette threatens to outstrip big-spending Republicans in polls.
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For these young trainees, careers in solar look like Philly’s future
While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.
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Listen 4:24Opinion: Philly should prioritize green infrastructure with its federal dollars
With millions arriving to the city under the infrastructure program approved by Congress, the focus should be on green projects.
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Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP title, Sixers’ Embiid finishes runner-up
The 27-year-old from Serbia averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists to take home MVP honors.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy announces new proposals to protect abortion rights in the state
In response to a leaked opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Murphy is proposing expanding access to abortions, while protecting providers and patients from investigations.
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Arts groups call on Philly to help out with pandemic relief funds
The groups are calling for additional money to help them in a time of need after seeing their funding cut during the pandemic.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Extraordinary leak of U.S Supreme Court draft opinion
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philly to gather public opinion on the extraordinary leak at the U.S Supreme Court.
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Listen 5:08Judge: Trump must pay $110K, meet conditions to end contempt
Judge Engoron could reinstate the fine if the conditions he set forth on Wednesday are not met.
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