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Cries for civilian review boards grow louder in N.J. following Najee Seabrooks’ killing
A bill allowing cities to create civilian review boards with subpoena power has stalled in the Legislature.
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Listen 1:18The River Wards neighborhood may have a “reputation” for this kind of ideology, one resident said, but the area is evolving.
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Pay transparency is spreading. Here’s what you need to know
The number of U.S. job postings advertising salary information more than doubled between February 2020 and February 2023, from 18.4% to 43.7%.
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Church reduced to burned-out shell after massive 8-alarm fire in Florence Twp., New Jersey
Officials tell Action News that kids were playing basketball in the rear of the church when they reported seeing smoke.
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Firefighters battling massive blaze at Philadelphia Catholic school
The flames broke out around 3:45 p.m. at the Our Mother of Consolation School located on East Chestnut Hill Avenue.
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After riders revolted against SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution,’ planned route changes have been revamped
SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.
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8 dolphins dead after mass stranding event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey
"The decision was made to humanely euthanize the dolphins to prevent further suffering," the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.
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Massive 4-alarm fire destroys church in Florence, New Jersey
The flames broke out around 6 p.m. at the Fountain of Life Center in Florence, NJ.
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13-year-old, two 16-year-olds shot in West Philadelphia; at least 44 shots fired
A triple shooting injured three juveniles including a 13-year-old on Monday in West Philadelphia.
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Got a question for Twitter’s press team? The answer will be a poop emoji
CEO Elon Musk announced this weekend (and NPR confirmed) that it now responds to press inquiries with a single poop emoji.
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South Street Egg Hunt features ‘eggscellent’ works of art, includes a $1,000 grand prize
Each egg found represents a chance to win prizes, including a Grand Prize Egg Basket worth $1,000.
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Police: 4 people shot across from Temple University football field
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in the shadow of Temple's football practice facility.
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