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Hamlin’s recovery continues, still in critical condition
Doctors describe Damar Hamlin’s neurological function as “excellent,” and the Buffalo Bills safety and Pa. native is still making progress in his recovery.
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Popular Delaware yard waste dump site closed after three ‘suspicious fires’ this week
State environmental officials say the shutdown is necessary to protect the public during a period when many residents are dropping off Christmas trees.
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Beach town in sand dunes battle sues New Jersey for $21M
North Wildwood is being sued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for defying a state order not to make emergency repairs to the dunes.
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Philly Goat Project is looking for some Christmas trees to nibble on
A tree isn’t necessary to partake in the fun, but a $20 donations will be required for those wishing to dispose of old Christmas trees.
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Chester County wants to convert vehicle fleet to electric and install charging stations
Chester County leaders want to make more progress on its Climate Action Plan in 2023 to drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
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NFL announces Bills-Bengals game won’t be resumed
The NFL won't resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field.
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PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond home explosion
The explosion destroyed three homes and damaged dozens more. So far, the city’s gas utility has not found evidence of a leak.
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Victims honored with tombstone 1 year after deadly Fairmont fire
One year after a fire in the city’s Fairmont section killed 12 people, including nine children, a large headstone was unveiled to family members.
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Wilfredo Campos becomes Wilmington’s first Latino police chief
Campos is a 26-year police veteran who has been a captain — the third-highest rank — in recent years. He succeeds Robert Tracy, the new chief in St. Louis.
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Nurse, doctor in pink Mummers costume help save life during Philadelphia Eagles game
"I said, 'Hey, I know I don't look like it, but I'm an emergency medicine doctor,'" said Vincent Basile.
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Allegations against U.S. soccer coach were made by player Gio Reyna’s parents
Information about a 1991 incident between Berhalter and his now-wife were shared with U.S. Soccer by Danielle Reyna, whose son Gio had limited playing time at the World Cup.
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Philly’s MLK Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention
Thousands of people will devote themselves to helping others on the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.
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Family rep: Hamlin’s recovery moving in positive direction
The marketing representative for Damar Hamlin says the Buffalo Bills safety's recovery is moving in “a positive direction."
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There’s been an outpouring of love and support for Buffalo Bills safety and Pennsylvania native Damar Hamlin — including from his home state and its largest city.
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Bucks County’s Pearl S. Buck Foundation wants your help naming a ‘Woman of Influence’
For the first time in 43 years, the Pearl S. Buck Foundation is asking the public to nominate influential women, one of whom will win its annual award.
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