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Delaware State Fair opens in ‘uncharted waters’
One year after celebrating its 100th birthday, the Delaware State Fair cautiously opens with lots of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Free Library director Siobhan Reardon has resigned
The leadership change comes after intense pressure from Black workers to change a culture of discrimination.
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This rose ice cream with 24k gold is the perfect antidote to summer 2020
Vannah Banana’s vegan treats are available at pop-ups and via Instagram.
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Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option
PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.
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1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
Last week’s pace of unemployment applications — the 18th straight week it’s topped 1 million — was up from 1.3 million the previous week.
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‘We did it, and we can do it’: A Bucks County Rosie helps fight a new foe
Mae Krier stitches masks echoing the World War II-era poster’s red and white bandana. Recognition of women’s contributions then is tied up in Congress.
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Now in our fourth month of social distancing, venues continue to slowly reopen around the Delaware Valley — with lots of public health protocols in place.
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Listen 4:38And a little child shall lead them: King Hill’s death brings call for change
A chaotic week featuring Trump, John Lewis, coronavirus and federal troops is overshadowed by the murder of a 2-year-old child.
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‘What’s next?’ Rage greets city plan to remove Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue
Cultural divides took center stage at the first public hearing on Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to uproot Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue.
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From sanctuary to the Ivy League: A DACA recipient’s journey to Columbia University
After his parents went into sanctuary to avoid deportation, CJ Thompson worked nights to help pay the family mortgage. Now, he’s been accepted to Columbia University.
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Listen 4:05Free Library director expected to resign within the week over discrimination allegations
Many board members “were unaware of the true climate at the FLP,” a diversity consultancy found.
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American Red Cross seeks N.J. volunteers ahead of hurricane season peak
The American Red Cross is seeking to increase its cadre of New Jersey volunteers ahead of the peak of a hurricane season that forecasters say is likely to be active.
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Central Pa. teen hopes to be among the first new DACA recipients
Program’s status remains unclear despite federal court rulings; immigration agency says some applications have already been rejected.
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Jogger commandeers boogie board to rescue man struggling off N.J. beach
A Wildwood official said the successful rescue was the second time in as many weeks that a civilian risked their life to save another in the shore town.
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Missing cousins found safe, reunited with family in Nicetown
Police say the young children, who went missing Tuesday afternoon, were located and unharmed.
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