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America’s roads are more dangerous, as police pull over fewer drivers
Philadelphia, Minneapolis and even the state of Virginia have adopted formal policies limiting strops for minor violations, sometimes called "pretextual stops"
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Philadelphia police officer injured, 4 cited after hundreds of juveniles swarm Center City
"This is a parental issue. This is not a police issue, this is not a city issue. The parents should be watching their kids," Inspector Ray Evers said.
3 years ago
Twitter labels NPR’s account as ‘state-affiliated media’, which is untrue
NPR operates independently of the U.S. government, and gets less than 1% of its annual budget, on average, from federal sources.
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Philly still searching for more lifeguards to open city pools this summer
The goal is to have enough staffing to open more than 60 pools in the city. Last year, only 47 were able to open because of staffing issues.
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Catan board game creator, Klaus Teuber, dies at 70
The board game, originally called The Settlers of Catan, has sold millions of copies and is available in more than 40 languages.
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NHL’s Pride nights collide with LGBTQ+ political climate
After six NHL players recently opted out of wearing rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, the league’s commissioner says it is weighing the
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All the new food at Phillies games this season
From Charlie Manuel-approved cheesesteaks to Federal Donuts chicken tenders to Citizens Bank Park’s first plant-based stand, here’s what’s new to eat at Phillies games.
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A workforce program for neurodivergent people is expanding to Philly
Launched in 2016, The Precisionists, Inc. partners with corporations and other private entities to provide sustainable full-time work.
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2 children killed, 2 firefighters injured in Upper Darby house fire
"My heart goes out to the family. My heart goes out to our members and their families," said Fire Chief Derrick Sawyer.
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The UConn Huskies beat San Diego State to claim its 5th men’s basketball championship
The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 Monday night to claim the school's fifth men's college basketball title.
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The lights can be seen “chasing” PATCO trains as they go across the bridge, and will change colors to reflect the holidays or special occasions.
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Listen :59Rally against gun violence gives young Philadelphians access to lawmakers and resources
Poets, speakers, and civic leaders encouraged young people to get involved, including sending letters to area lawmakers.
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Listen 1:07Carson Briere removed from college hockey team after pushing wheelchair down stairs
The incident happened on March 11 at a bar near the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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How a hand gesture dominated a NCAA title game and revealed a double standard
Here's what the gesture means and why it sent social media into a tizzy.
3 years ago
Police investigate phoned threat to Rider University
Students, faculty, and staff were ordered to shelter in place while police investigated an active shooter threat Monday afternoon.
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