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Arctic blast brings light snow, winter-like weekend
Unseasonably cold weather is headed our way, including morning temperatures that could be at freezing in Philadelphia’s suburbs this weekend
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City awards fallen Philly sergeant with commendations for bravery and valor
O’Connor was killed March 13 while serving an arrest warrant. The coronavirus pandemic delayed his funeral until Friday.
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Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Anne Ishii, director of Asian Arts Initiative, whose business has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Listen 6:36Brandywine Valley SPCA to host drive-thru pet food pantry for families in need
“We want to make sure our pets don’t get overlooked in the struggle to adjust to the changes we’ve had to make in our daily routines," said Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki.
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Yes, we’re buying gifts for Mother’s Day. But not from them, small businesses worry
Philly area businesses, usually busy for the holiday celebrating moms, expect 2020 to be a wash, despite expectations Americans will spend more this year.
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Deaf Philly teen’s TikTok dance challenge goes viral, posted by Lil’ Kim
Justina Miles signed the whole video in ASL.
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Fatal shooting of an unarmed Black jogger prompts Philly area athletes to run in his honor
On Thursday, dozens of Philly area runners signed up for a virtual run/walk planned across the country for 25-year-old Black Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery.
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Coast Guard hoists two people from grounded vessel in Barnegat Inlet
U.S. Coast Guard personnel rescued two people from a grounded fishing vessel in the Barnegat Inlet late Wednesday night, officials said.
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COVID-19 death of Philly meat processing worker spurs wrongful death lawsuit
Enock Benjamin, 70, was a shop steward at a meat processing plant in Montgomery County. He died in early April after becoming infected with COVID-19.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware postpones presidential primary again
Gov. John Carney has issued a second delay for Delaware's presidential primary, postponing it until July 7.
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Its finances improved, Ocean Casino’s owners OK’d by N.J.
New Jersey gambling regulators are happy with the financial turnaround a once-troubled casino has made.
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Michael Hill, 58, longtime Regional Rail conductor and forever ‘cool’ dad
Michael Hill is remembered for his big personality and kindness. A North Philly native, he climbed the ranks at SEPTA over a 40-year-career.
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Celebrating moms virtually in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Whether you’re quarantining with your mother or haven’t seen her at all due to the coronavirus, we have some ideas to help her enjoy her day.
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Listen 3:48The Elmo drumline, surprisingly busier than ever, was gifted an entire set of new pro drums
Windish Music and Productions was inspired by the troupe’s optimism.
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Walter Dallas, 73, an icon of Black theater and mentor to legion
The former director of New Freedom Theatre in Philadelphia was considered a “genius” of American theater.
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