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Mayor Parker introduces new prisons commissioner, who says he’s ready to fix jail system
The public service vet inherits an ailing city department facing a troubling vacancy rate and funding woes.
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The women of World War II who inspired the now-iconic “Rosie the Riveter” movement will be awarded the long-overdue honor Wednesday.
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Listen 7:35Leaders hope to avoid the “summer slide” with more than 30,000 slots available for youth entertainment and education.
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Philadelphia Surge season arrives with aim of growing opportunities for women and nonbinary athletes
The ultimate disc team hopes to build on its inaugural season both growing its fan base and extending its play into the postseason.
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New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed ‘diner capital of the world’
An unofficial New Jersey diner coalition estimates that there are around 450 diners in the state, more per capita than any other state in the United States.
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Aramark strike: Workers at Wells Fargo Center to hit picket lines, will not work 76ers-Pistons game
Members of the Philly food service workers’ union, including cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers and concessions workers, are walking off the job.
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NAIA approves transgender policy limiting women’s sports to athletes whose biological sex is female
The governing body for mostly small colleges, covering about 83,000 athletes across the U.S, is believed to be the first college sports organization to take such a step.
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Israel pulls some troops from southern Gaza, 6 months after Oct. 7 attacks
The latest update on Israel's ongoing military invasion comes six months to the day after the surprise attacks led by Hamas on Oct. 7 that sparked the ensuing conflict.
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The Gamecocks became the 10th Division I team to go through a season without a loss. Clark scored 30 points, including a championship-record 18 in the first quarter.
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Army helicopters seen flying through Lehigh Valley area not cause of concern, airport says
According to the Lehigh Valley International Airport, approximately 70 helicopters are using the airport as a staging area for refueling and will move military equipment.
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Philly families march calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
A permanent ceasefire resolution, divestment from Israeli bonds, and uncommitted primary votes were top of mind for rallygoers.
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The Bicentennial Bell returns to public view in Philadelphia
Project leaders said the Bicentennial Bell Garden would be completed and open to the public by mid to late June.
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Listen 1:16Earthquake reax light up across social media in the Philly region
The shared experience of some mild shaking brought out both useful and entertaining posts online.
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Pa. anglers gear up for opening day of trout season
Hundreds of thousands of anglers visit Pennsylvania’s streams and lakes every year to fish for trophy-sized trout.
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Listen 1:09The Burlington County Animal Shelter is holding a baseball-themed adoption event that features a dog-cat contest.
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