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Twitter poll closes with users voting for Musk exit as chief
There was no immediate announcement from Twitter, or Musk, about whether that would happen, though Musk said that he would abide by the results.
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‘Up significantly from last year’: Delaware County sees rise in food insecurity
There is also an increased demand for mental health services. Neighboring counties — including Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia — are also seeing more food insecurity.
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57 blocks in Philly are prone to shootings. Community groups are mobilizing to curb the gun violence
The “57 Blocks Project” wants to create positive change in neighborhoods most impacted by violence. There are already dozens of nonprofits working in these areas.
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Menorah lighting at Betsy Ross House signals start of Hanukkah season
More than 150 people gathered in Old City to kick off the eight-day observation.
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Listen 1:07Officer shoots armed suspect during gun battle outside King of Prussia Mall, officials say
According to police, the incident started with a hit-and-run around 2:30 p.m. in the area of the mall.
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South Jersey boater shares story of survival after being lost at sea
"We were sailing along great for like three days. We were moving. Then that first storm hit," recalled Joe Ditomasso.
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Delmarva Power proposes ‘one of the largest’ rate hikes in its history
Delmarva Power has filed an application with the state’s Public Service Commission to increase its electric distribution rate by $72.3 million.
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Pay for your SEPTA ride with a tap of your phone, and take your friends along
The agency’s mobile payment pilot is now open to all — though it’s not meant to replace your Key card.
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Community projects selected for Philly’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday
Philadelphia250 has selected three community-based projects to develop to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial.
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Philly synagogue leans into sci-fi building, celebrating Hanukkah with laser light show
Pew! Pew! Frank Lloyd Wright’s futuristic synagogue gets the sci-fi treatment for the Festival of Lights.
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More than ever: Camden’s Salvation Army toy shop sees record number families seeking help
About 1,700 families signed up for the toy shop at Camden’s Kroc Center, but more help is needed to serve the more than 400 families on the waitlist.
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Twitter suspends several journalists who shared information about Musk’s jet
Press freedom advocates on Thursday criticized Twitter owner Elon Musk, who has suspended the accounts of several high-profile journalists.
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Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 U.S. stores
More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out, according to Starbucks Workers United, the labor group organizing the effort.
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The only overnight shelter for single adults in Montgomery County is fighting to stay open
In the last six months, Pottstown has ordered three churches to close their shelters or stop offering services to the public.
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Listen 1:442022 in photos: A year of resilience and change in the Delaware Valley
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
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