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Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor’s residence
The Democratic governor on Thursday recounted the events after his family served a catered meal to firefighters to thank them for responding to the emergency.
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EMR agrees to pay City of Camden $6.7M following four-alarm blaze in its scrap yard
The operator of the South Camden metal recycling complex agreed to change operations and reduce footprint, but residents are skeptical.
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Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.
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The alleged crime at a downstate fire station in February 2024 was unreported until earlier this month.
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Listen 0:58Cherry Hill gets state grant to plan age-friendly community
The Camden County township is among more than a dozen local New Jersey governments that were awarded $70,000 to better serve seniors.
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Listen 0:55Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died
The distinguished jazz critic Francis Davis, husband of "Fresh Air" host and co-executive producer Terry Gross, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia at 78.
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East Germantown residents demand action after series of shootings
State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.
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Listen 1:48New Jersey Transit train engineers reject labor deal with management
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union says the deal was rejected by an 87% margin.
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Will Smith, Philly Elmo, Shayla Smith – Best of Studio 2 Extra
Will Smith talks about his life in the City of Brotherly Love and what the city taught him for the big world. We also hear from the original Philly Elmo and a basketball star.
Air Date: April 16, 2025
Listen 51:12Go inside the Pennsylvania factory where Peeps are made
Millions of the candies are made daily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Some say an Easter basket isn’t complete without Peeps, while others deride them as being indestructible.
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Arson attack probe at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion looking into suspect’s hatred of Josh Shapiro
Authorities investigating why a man set fire to Shapiro’s home are probing whether the suspect targeted him because of his Jewish faith or positions on Israel’s war in Gaza.
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Delaware's population has grown 21% since 2006, but with a 92% rise in retirees and falling birth rates, the state chamber calls for action.
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Listen 1:36“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.
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Listen 0:47Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito is stepping down
Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito shared the announcement with staff Monday. Greg Williams, of parent company Prospect Medical Holdings, will assume his role in the interim.
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Listen 0:44Carousel House community angered by project delays, poor communication
The Philadelphia rec center for people with disabilities will reopen in 2028, according to the city.
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