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Police shoot, kill 12-year-old who allegedly opened fire on officers in South Philly
Officials say the 12-year-old was in possession of a stolen 9MM, semi-automatic handgun, recovered from the scene.
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Medical marijuana dispensary Restore meets hurdles expanding into Delco
In mid-February, the company opened in Yeadon, its sixth area location. Borough zoning officials reversed their decision just three days later.
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Flyers, Snider Youth Hockey bringing outdoor upgrades to Philly rec center
If the project at Joseph Scanlon Recreation Center is successful, Snider Hockey plans to replicate it at other locations around the city.
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The Beard is here: Philly hype for James Harden’s home debut
Harden will be in the starting lineup when the 76ers play the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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Russian forces escalate attacks on Ukraine’s civilian areas
Ukraine’s president accused Moscow of a blatant campaign of terror and vowed: “Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget.”
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N.J. veterans want better mental health services for ‘other-than-honorable’ discharges
New Jersey veterans joined state senators, medical experts, and former Governor Jim McGreevey, calling for benefits for vets with service related trauma.
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The president is aiming to lead the country out of the pandemic and reboot his stalled domestic agenda as well as confront Russia’s aggression.
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Critical race theory: A Bridging Blocks community conversation
Leading experts on law, race, government, and education debunk the myths and hysteria surrounding critical race theory and provide clarity on its role in society.
4 years ago
MLB cancels opening day, sides fail to reach lockout deal
Players have repeatedly cautioned that significant differences remained in key economic areas, and MLB’s proposal did not close that gap in their eyes.
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Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron
Pediatricians say the back-and-forth results may seem confusing but that parents need to understand the shots are still the best way to prevent serious illness.
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Russia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount
Russia was barred from competing in international ice skating, skiing, track, basketball and some tennis events a day after being kicked out of soccer competitions and hockey.
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Wilmington police officer indicted for two alleged assaults and trying to cover them up
The investigation into former Patrolman Samuel Waters stemmed from a videotaped encounter inside a Southbridge store that went viral on social media.
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Philly’s rent relief program gets new funding. It won’t last long
The money is expected to last two weeks and help hundreds of households.
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Washington Avenue planning chaos ends with city choosing hybrid design
The city’s final design to narrow a busy section of Washington Avenue will be a mix of three, four, and five lanes.
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Alarms raised after hundreds of trees removed from city-owned Cobbs Creek Golf Course
A nonprofit promises to restore the public golf course to its historic design, but park users and flood advocates are crying foul over the removal of trees.
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