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Philly outreach effort hopes to target gun violence hotspots
The collaboration between city, state, and community leaders hopes to educate residents about what resources are available to address and prevent gun violence.
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An effort to help end homelessness gets cash infusion in Philadelphia
Efforts to end homelessness in Philadelphia got a half-million-dollar boost from a group founded by business and hospitality professionals.
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Gov. Murphy addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine, reparations in N.J.
As a Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared imminent, Murphy praised the Biden administration for what he called standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Listen 59:43While PSP agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on an oversight committee’s recommendations, they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.
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After 30 years, African American Children’s Book Fair expands to the Convention Center
After 30 years, the African American Children’s Book Fair has expanded into the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’
“Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself and won’t give up its freedom,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted.
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Prosecutors in charge of Trump criminal probe have resigned
The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned.
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Ukrainian lawmakers approve nationwide state of emergency
Ukrainian lawmakers approved President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decree that imposes the measure for 30 days starting Thursday.
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COVID-19 briefings to end in New Jersey two years after first reported case
Two years after the first COVID-19 case reported in the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy will end regular scheduled briefings on March 4.
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Radnor Township School District votes to make masks optional, other districts switching plans too
"It's time we stop the madness," one Radnor parent said.
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Pa. Supreme Court picks new congressional map designed to cause ‘least change’
The map draws two Republican congressmen into the same district, preserves the voter base of most other incumbents, and offers three toss-up districts.
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Why the Philly Peace Park sees a string of devastating burglaries as an ‘opportunity’
The nonprofit is not pressing charges after essential farming equipment was stolen, opting instead for a community-based solution to a string of burglaries.
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‘This is absolute insanity’: Philly police union sues to strike down ‘Driving Equality’ law
The Fraternal Order of Police says the law is ‘wholly preempted’ by state law
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As wildfires worsen globally, governments are unprepared, UN warns
The western U.S. is already seeing more blazes, and the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires globally could increase more than 50% by the turn of the century.
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Report: Atlantic City casino smoking ban may cost 2,500 jobs
The Casino Association of New Jersey commissioned the report, which determined that smokers, who account for 21% of Atlantic City gamblers, are worth more to casinos.
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