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Officials: Lower Merion High School principal killed in car crash
Officials say Sean Hughes was driving his son Nolan to a soccer game when the incident occurred.
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For 2nd straight month, Americans quit jobs at a record pace
Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, in many cases for more money elsewhere.
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Meet the person running @phillyaffirmation, the Instagram account perfectly memeing life in Philly
Followers jumped from 3k to 25k in one weekend.
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Veterans Day ceremonies honor those who served in the Philly region
Numerous ceremonies mark Veterans Day in Philadelphia, including a reminder of the cost of service at Community College of Philadelphia.
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Despite calls to improve, air travel is still a nightmare for many with disabilities
Congress told the TSA and airlines in 2018 to improve air travel for people with disabilities. But TSA data and stories from flyers suggest little has improved.
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Biden salutes troops as ‘spine of America’ on Veterans Day
“There’s nothing low risk or low cost about war for the women and men who fight it,” said Biden.
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How $6 billion from Elon Musk could feed millions on the brink of famine
The Twitter showdown between Elon Musk and the head of the World Food Programme has made headlines around the world.
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Evictions rising even as rental help from Congress reaches millions of people
It's not the tsunami of evictions some feared, but eviction filings are rising sharply in many cities. Meanwhile, $47 billion from Congress to help is reaching more renters.
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Health officials say smoke over Philly from tire fire not hazardous, but urge caution
There is still particulate matter in the air from the smoke, and people near the remaining smoke or haze were advised to limit their time outside.
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Central Bucks School Board accused of allowing hate speech during public comment
Silvi Haldipur went to Tuesday night's Central Bucks School District school board meeting to share some positivity, but what she heard horrified her.
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Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who’ve served. Here’s how they differ
The two federal holidays recognize members of the U.S. military, but have their origins in two different wars and were created to celebrate different segments of the veterans
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Roxburgers food cart reeling, may have to move due to issues with high school students
The owner tried to intervene in a recent fight, and got beat up for his troubles.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to staff shortages, poor conditions at local jails
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about staff shortages and worsening conditions at local jails.
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Listen 5:27A gun death where love is the motto heightens safety concerns in Philadelphia
One man is in custody facing murder charges after the shooting near the Christmas Village construction site, another example of pervasive violence.
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U.S. food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
U.S. food banks dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge – surging food prices and supply chain issues.
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