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Pat Robertson, televangelist and a leader of the religious right, dies at 93
Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also hosted The 700 Club and drew controversy for comments that were often seen as anti-gay and racially insensiti
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Delco Day is back. The celebration dedicated to Delaware County is for a good cause
The event’s proceeds go to the HEADstrong Foundation, which is a local nonprofit, supporting families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
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Listen 0:56The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81
The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, grew up in Iran.
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What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing
Pope Francis' surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall has raised questions about what happens to papal power when Francis is unconscious or unable to lead the church.
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Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome
The pope underwent "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says.
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Outdoor venues are typically packed for the weekly happy hour promo — when there aren’t major air quality concerns.
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Lionel Messi says he’s joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami after exit from Paris Saint-Germain
Messi announced his decision Wednesday to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception.
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Philadelphia adds new amenities to make City Hall more accessible to all
The city’s ADA Unit was created in 2022 to accomplish as many low- or no-cost corrective actions as possible from the ADA Transition Plan.
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Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in student’s backpack
A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.
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PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf litigation
As part of the agreement, all sides are immediately dropping litigation involving LIV Golf.
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Journalists at Gannett newspapers walk out over deep cuts and low pay
Hundreds of journalists are walking off the job Monday and Tuesday at two dozen newspapers owned by the Gannett company.
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Ocean City mayor plans to recommend ordinance banning e-bikes on boardwalk
Some business owners said they noticed people riding e-bikes too fast, zipping down the boards.
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Muslim youth, community members call on Philadelphia city leaders to address gun violence
Emgage Pennsylvania and CAIR Philadelphia organized the Muslim Day event, connecting students directly with city leaders.
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Listen 1:22Partisan stalemate keeps child sexual assault lawsuit window from advancing in Pennsylvania
Child sexual abuse survivors are pressing Pennsylvania lawmakers to move ahead with opening a two-year window for them to file otherwise outdated lawsuits over their claims.
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Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ raises the holiday flag in Philly
Opal Lee, 96, of Fort Worth, Texas, came to Philadelphia to mark the federal holiday she is credited with creating.
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