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Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation
Large parts of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, amidst conflict and tragedy.
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First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input
The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.
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First recreational marijuana dispensary in Atlantic City to open today on 4/20
Atlantic City has established a "green zone" where marijuana businesses can operate.
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Sam Baxter: The complex legacy of the man behind the water treatment plant
Philadelphia's first water commissioner transformed the city's drinking water system but "was no saint.”
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Listen 2:08Climate activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in Chester County
Climate activists want the suburban Philadelphia-based asset manager to stop investing in fossil fuel. Vanguard says it's carefully managing climate risks for customers.
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15-year-old shot outside North Philadelphia recreation center
Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenager was shot outside a recreation center on Wednesday afternoon.
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Police said the youth was not the suspected gunman. None of the two suspects who remain at large have been identified, police said.
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Alabama police arrest 2 for birthday party shooting
Four young people were killed at the Sweet 16 birthday party.
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Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes
The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.
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Ralph Yarl shedding ‘buckets of tears,’ shooter out on bond
Eighty-four-year-old Andrew Lester surrendered at the Clay County Detention Center Tuesday, a day after being charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
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‘Like an earthquake’: 1 dead, several injured in NYC parking garage collapse
Officials say at least three people pulled from the garage are being treated for injuries.
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Officials: Wildfire threatening 30 structures in Washington Township, Burlington County
The blaze is currently 257 acres in size and 30% contained, according to officials.
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Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people
The move raises concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.
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8-foot alligator removed from Hunting Park home
ACCT Philly is now working with an animal sanctuary that can take the 8-foot alligator.
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N.J. CRC votes to allow Curaleaf to renew its recreational weed license
"The conditions contained in these resolutions presented today offer Curaleaf a second chance to course correct."
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