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Boil water advisory lifted for Atlantic City, New Jersey residents
Tests showed that there was no contamination in the water, and authorities say water consumption may resume as normal for city residents.
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Brazil pays its last respects to World Cup great Mario Zagallo
Zagallo was the first person to win the World Cup both as a player and manager and was seen by many as the embodiment of the Brazilian national team.
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FAA orders grounding of certain Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9 airliners after a window blew out of one of those planes in midflight Friday night.
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Many ideas, but little agreement, over what a postwar Gaza could look like
Many differ on who, instead, should retain administrative control over Gaza and to what extent Israel should be present in the territory.
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WIC helps moms and kids eat. But finding what you need isn’t always easy
Some states are working to expand access after vendors left due to changes in the WIC program or pandemic-related store closures.
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Philly bakery prepping hundreds of Rosca de Reyes for Three Kings’ Day
Amigos Bakery’s five locations expect big crowds Saturday picking up the traditional sweet bread with a surprise inside.
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Southern Delaware town embraces change as Georgetown population continues to grow
Georgetown’s growth is leading to big changes from new businesses and plans for a new highway overpass.
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Listen 1:15The U.S. Mint releases new commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman
The designs featured on the coins honor Tubman's life and her work as an abolitionist and social activist.
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Person dies after being hit by train in University City; suspect in custody
One person is dead after being struck by a train at the 34th Street Station in University City on Thursday evening, police said.
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NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women’s March Madness, 39 other championships
NCAA President Charlie Baker told The Associated Press the deal has an average annual value of $115 million.
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Philly declares Code Blue due to frigid temperatures
Here’s a look at the forecast, and what you need to know about the citywide declaration.
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‘Not just a birthday celebration’: Philly’s 2024 MLK Day of Service to focus on civil rights
The event has many service projects, including the creation of a mural to celebrate the history of the civil rights movement.
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Listen 1:09‘This is definitely a crisis’: Will adding more speed cameras make Philly’s streets safer?
State lawmakers passed a bill last month that expands on a pilot program considered a big success. Opponents say drivers will be wrongly penalized.
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Listen 4:38Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said that the imam’s loss will be felt across the state and city.
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An Elkins Park cantor and world-class composer recently passed away. His music lives on
Dr. Charles Stuart Davidson helped earn Congregation Adath Jeshurun a reputation as the “singing synagogue.” Ilana Davidson joined WHYY to remember her late father.
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