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Pa. trooper who arrested LGBTQ+ leaders in Philly no longer works for state police
In March, Celena Morrison and husband Darius McLean were arrested after a traffic stop on an elevated stretch of highway in the city, part of which was captured on video.
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ACCT Philly dealing with severe overcrowding, in need of short-term fosters
"We were Instacarting dog crates because we had no place for these dogs to sit," said ACCT Philly's executive director.
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Point-in-time count offers ‘snapshot’ of homelessness in Montgomery County
The count showed an uptick in people experiencing homelessness — although more people were in emergency shelters rather than outdoors compared to the year before.
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How Delaware’s Hispanic Commission works to improve economic outcomes for Latinos
A key priority for Delaware’s Hispanic Commission is ensuring immigrants can use their degrees from their native countries.
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Listen 1:43This one time, with a band question, Phillies fan sparks a ‘Sexy’ slogan
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh was mic'd up during a game, and when asked what his hypothetical band name would be, his response launched a new slogan.
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What to know about the Philadelphia Union’s newest — and youngest — player
Philly-born and Norristown-raised, 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signed the biggest homegrown player deal in Major League Soccer history.
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Photos: Philly police dismantle Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn, arrest dozens
Here's a look at how the scene at the University of Pennsylvania unfolded, in photos.
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Inaugural Delco Gives Day raises $1.6 million for Delaware County nonprofits
Gritty and the Phillie Fanatic showed up to celebrate the end of the Foundation for Delaware County’s first annual day of giving.
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After decades of pressure, Eastwick celebrates major milestone in Clearview Landfill cleanup
The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Listen 1:20Jewish fraternity house at Temple University vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on roof
An investigation is underway after the incident at the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi.
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Penn places students on mandatory leave of absence for pro-Palestine encampment
Further action is pending disciplinary investigations by Penn's Center for Community Standards and Accountability, a Penn spokesperson said.
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Kensington sweep ‘doesn’t make a dent’ but is a start, says City Council member
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada was at K&A as the city cleared encampments Wednesday morning. "I wasn't disappointed,” she said, “I was just concerned.”
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