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Marijuana dispensary.
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New Jersey
Public Health
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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.

3 years ago

A black-and-white photo of people overlooking a sewage plant.
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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.”

3 years ago

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Tredyffrin Township police arrest protesters at the Matthews Road entrance to Vanguard offices. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Climate 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.

3 years ago

Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting outside a recreation center
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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.

3 years ago

The exterior of Christiana Mall in Delaware.
Delaware
Gun Violence

17-year-old surrenders in mass shooting at Christiana Mall; two more suspects, including the alleged gunman, still sought

Police said the youth was not the suspected gunman. None of the two suspects who remain at large have been identified, police said.

3 years ago

A bullet hole is visible in the glass transom over the door at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville
Gun Violence
National
Policing
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Alabama police arrest 2 for birthday party shooting

Four young people were killed at the Sweet 16 birthday party.

3 years ago

University City Townhomes
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Philadelphia
Real Estate

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.

3 years ago

Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson speaks in the background. In the foreground is a U.S. flag.
Gun Violence
Law
National

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.

3 years ago

Bystanders and police officers stand near the site of a parking garage collapse.
Infrastructure
Public Safety
Real Estate
6abc

‘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.

3 years ago

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New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

Officials: Wildfire threatening 30 structures in Washington Township, Burlington County

The blaze is currently 257 acres in size and 30% contained, according to officials.

3 years ago

A sign at Twitter headquarters
LGBTQ
Media

Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

The move raises concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.

3 years ago

ACCT Philly is now working with an animal sanctuary that can take the 8-foot alligator. (6abc)
Animals
Philadelphia

8-foot alligator removed from Hunting Park home

ACCT Philly is now working with an animal sanctuary that can take the 8-foot alligator.

3 years ago

marijuana
Business
New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

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."

3 years ago

File photo:- Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin arrives for the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
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Sports

Bills GM: Damar Hamlin cleared to play after cardiac arrest

The 24-year-old from the Pittsburgh area collapsed on the field after making what appeared to be a routine tackle in the first quarter of a Jan. 2 game against the Bengals.

3 years ago

A Southwest Airlines ground crew directs a plane out of the terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank
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Transportation

Southwest passengers face delays after nationwide grounding

Southwest Airlines says planes are taking off again after departures were held up because of what the airline calls an intermittent technical problem.

3 years ago

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