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Gunshot injuries in U.S. surged during pandemic, CDC says
Experts say the CDC gun injury study, which uses data from hospital emergency departments, helps provide a more comprehensive picture of gun violence in America.
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The conversation focused on the influx of wealth and redevelopment of Philly’s neighborhoods.
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Bucks County sues social media giants, Phillies opening day, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli
Baseball season is here again. Also, teens and screens: holding companies accountable for the mental health crisis. Plus, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli joins us live.
Air Date: March 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:03During a chemical spill, Philly was unable to switch water sources. Here’s why that matters
The contamination threat is the latest in a series of disasters that underscore the need for infrastructure investments.
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2 people shot, wounded on Broad Street Line subway in South Philadelphia
Officials say a suspect was apprehended and a gun was recovered.
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7 victims killed in West Reading chocolate factory explosion identified
Autopsies preliminarily revealed that all seven died of blast injuries. The following victims have been identified by the Berks County Coroner's Office.
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Landlord-tenant officer shoots woman during eviction in North Philly; police investigating
Police are investigating what went wrong when an eviction officer went to serve papers at a complex near Girard College.
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A short history of (the many) recent environmental mishaps along the Delaware River
Events like the Bucks County chemical spill are relatively frequent, as notable spikes amid the regular churn of water pollution.
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Philadelphia officials take heat for communications over water contamination
Public health experts say Philadelphia’s communication following the Delaware River chemical spill was flawed.
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Listen 2:39Philly tap water still safe to drink and ‘will not be impacted’ by chemical spill, city says
Philadelphia officials gave the all-clear Tuesday, after analyzing over 100 samples of water they feared could be affected by a chemical spill.
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Listen 0:54PECO natural gas pipelines did not cause Pottstown home explosion; cause remains unknown, says PUC
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded its 10-month-long investigation into the Pottstown home explosion that killed five people.
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Harleysville man completes 50 marathons in all 50 states
Keith Tindall now plans to run across Pennsylvania to raise funds and awareness for Destiny Rescue, a children's charity.
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Philadelphia restaurant owners grapple with water contamination concerns, wish for clearer messaging
“Without the pandemic it probably would’ve been a bigger shock.”
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Sixers owner Josh Harris, rival group submit formal bids for Commanders, AP sources say
A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed bids.
2 years ago
40 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near U.S. border
Migrants fearing deportation set mattresses ablaze at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico, according to the Mexican president.
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