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This oft-forgotten N.J. battlefield played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War

After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

4 years ago

Terrified parade-goers fled Highland Park's Fourth of July parade after shots were fired, leaving behind their belongings as they sought safety, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Ill. (Lynn Sweet/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
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July 4 parade shooting near Chicago leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained

An hourslong manhunt during which residents hunkered down in businesses or received police escorts to their homes ended with a traffic stop and brief chase Monday evening.

4 years ago

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Fourth of July weekend to test the ‘new normal’ for Philly tourism

Philly tourism officials are closely monitoring to see if the first Welcome America without COVID restrictions brings back crowds at pre-pandemic levels.

4 years ago

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A Black man who was killed by police was unarmed at the time of the shooting

Officials in Akron, Ohio, released video of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25.

4 years ago

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Russia claims pivotal Ukraine city; Kyiv says fight ongoing

Russia has claimed control over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of its invasion.

4 years ago

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Protests for women’s liberty and reproductive freedom will fill Philadelphia on the Fourth of July

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe. v. Wade, many plan to demonstrate on the nation’s birthday.

4 years ago

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Food & Drink
Health Care

Philly restaurants raise funds for abortion access

Over 40 Philadelphia restaurants have come together to raise money for the National Network of Abortion Funds.

4 years ago

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Migrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better lives

Families of the more than 60 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned in Texas have began to confirm their worst fears.

4 years ago

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Delaware
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Louisiana group to spend summer in Rehoboth Beach to draw support for their fight against Gulf Coast gas terminals

A Louisiana environmental group will be at Rehoboth Beach all summer to gain support for its fight against natural gas shipping terminals on the Gulf Coast.

4 years ago

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U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week

Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry's problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues.

4 years ago

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‘Good sign for the future’: Chester County homeless population decreases by 23%

From 2017 to 2020, the Point in Time count showed a decrease of only 48 people in Chesco’s homeless population. Over the last two years, that number has dropped by 120.

4 years ago

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Say hello to corn dog donuts, the newest creation from South Philly’s Okie Dokie

The brilliant mashup obviously needed to exist.

4 years ago

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Environment
New Jersey
Sustainability

Offshore wind farms could reduce Atlantic City’s surfclam fishery revenue up to 25%, Rutgers study suggests

The Atlantic surfclam industry generates ~$30M in yearly revenue. But a study shows offshore wind development planned for the Jersey coast could cut that income up to 25%.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

SEPTA has been double-charging Regional Rail riders’ Key cards, with 1,600 hit by ‘bug’ before a fix

The transit authority has already issued refunds to half of the affected customers, officials said, with more on the way.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
6abc

Wawa Hoagie Day returns to National Constitution Center

First dibs on the free hoagies go to members of the U.S. armed forces, firefighters, police officers, and first responders.

4 years ago

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