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N.J. police search for people responsible for abandoning 3 puppies in freezing cold
The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter and New Jersey State Police are trying to find whoever is responsible.
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Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
O’Connor’s nomination in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and subsequent confirmation by the Senate ended 191 years of male exclusivity on the high court.
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Philadelphia lights up the holiday tree at City Hall
The tree was lit during 6abc’s Thursday evening broadcast, featuring American Idol winner and platinum-selling singer Jordin Sparks.
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Listen 1:01Most PECO electric customers will see bills drop starting in December
The average residential customer that uses PECO’s default service will see their monthly bill go down by around $5 starting Dec. 1.
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In eight years, the OHS office became known nationwide for its public and private partnerships, as well as new funding to build more homes.
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Listen 1:49Philadelphia officials say memorial to Palestinians in Clark Park will stay for now
The memorial features the names of thousands of Palestinians who have died in the Israel-Hamas war and in previous conflicts.
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Germantown, a centuries-old woolen yarn variety, is a best-seller for Mt. Airy business
Kelbourne Woolens recently opened a retail shop in the midst of the Northwest Philly textile artist community.
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Here’s everything you need to know for the 2023 Philly Holiday Parade
The third annual Philly Holiday Parade is kicking off in Center City this weekend.
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3 more Philadelphia area Rite Aid locations among 31 more stores to close amid bankruptcy
There will be a store closing in Philadelphia, as well as ones in West Chester and Moorestown.
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Israeli military says 10 Israelis, four Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas
The cease-fire is set to expire early Thursday. International mediators are trying to extend the deal to facilitate the release of additional hostages held by Hamas.
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Flyers honor 9-year-old hockey captain fighting cancer with spot on the bench
Owen Micciche, captain of the Genesis Hockey Club, joined Flyers coach John Tortorella and the rest of the team during their 4-1 loss to Carolina on Tuesday night.
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Ardmore family confirms 84-year-old relative among latest hostages released by Hamas
Ditza Heiman was taken away from her home on October 7 in a small neighborhood just about 1.5 miles from Gaza.
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WHYY News, Logan Center launch project examining youth homelessness
The five-part podcast series examines youth homelessness in Philadelphia and explores solutions to end a largely invisible plight for thousands of the city’s young people.
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‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 1: The money
Getting federal funding to address youth homelessness is predicated on the success of Philly’s programs over the next two years.
Air Date: November 29, 2023
Listen 26:31Southern Delaware group provides cold weather shelter for women
The Shepherd's Office in Southern Delaware takes proactive measures by providing cold weather shelter for women, addressing the lack of resources.
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