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Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University; campus closed
Dover police say officers responded at 1:40 a.m. Sunday to a report of shots on campus. A Wilmington woman who was not a registered student was found with a gunshot wound.
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New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring
While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.
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Man shot by police after domestic argument inside Philadelphia apartment complex
The officers involved in this shooting are being placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help
Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.
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Tens of thousands of Philly water customers could be automatically enrolled in a discount program this year, while others may see their bills go up.
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Listen 1:10Hundreds help clean and green neighborhoods in West Philly
More than 500 people joined ACHIEVEability to help with the beautification effort to promote civic pride.
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Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event
About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.
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Israel launches missile strikes into Iran in response to Tehran’s attack Sunday
The strikes appear to be the response Israel vowed to carry out after an Iranian attack on Sunday, when Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel.
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Uber rider verification rolls out in Philadelphia, 11 other cities, to increase security for all
You could see a blue verification checkmark on your Uber account as of Thursday. Riders will be "verified" to make sure they are who they claim to be.
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The Sixers are heading to the playoffs. Here’s the full schedule
The Sixers will face the Knicks in their first round matchup, which kicks off Saturday in New York at Madison Square Garden.
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Pew’s 2024 ‘State of the City’ event underscores big wins, big issues and trends to look for
Almost 200 people packed the auditorium at WHYY on Wednesday for the official launch of Pew’s latest State of the City report.
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Ghost riding: Dorney Park’s new roller coaster is a supernatural menace
Iron Menace, the Northeast region’s only zero-gravity drop coaster, tells the spooky story of the Lehigh Valley’s steel industry.
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Listen 1:1564-year-old Ray Pinney, of Boonton, is raising money for the Dylan’s Wings of Change charity, which helps student leaders.
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Former Eagle Jason Kelce lost his Super Bowl LII ring in probably the most Cincinnati way ever
The recently-retired Eagles center said his ring is probably in a landfill after it was used in the “Lombaby Games” at the University of Cincinnati.
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As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces
Firearms, including homicides, suicides and unintentional injuries, are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.
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