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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy among governors pushing for more testing at colleges
Gov. Phil Murphy joined his counterparts in five other states to urge colleges and universities to make COVID-19 testing available.
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Florida just passed a $15 minimum wage. Is the time right for a big nationwide hike?
More than two dozen states and nearly 50 localities have a wage floor that is higher than the federal minimum wage, which has been stagnant at $7.25 since 2009.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly reacts to Trump’s post-election defiance
Tamara Russell, aka Revive P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to see what residents think of President Trump’s refusal to concede.
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Listen 4:30New Jersey’s capital city has tied its 2013 homicide record
Jeremy McTamney, 26, was fatally shot in Trenton on Tuesday, marking the city’s 37th homicide this year.
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‘We are shipping to the US’: Inside China’s online synthetic drug networks
China banned fentanyl last year, but an NPR investigation reveals how Chinese vendors continue to market the chemicals used to make the drug on e-commerce and social media.
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‘Adapt or die’: Small businesses brace for Philly’s new COVID-19 restrictions
Restaurants will no longer be allowed to serve diners indoors. Outdoor dining will now be limited to four people from the same household per table.
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Colin Kaepernick comes out in support of freeing Mumia Abu-Jamal
The quarterback stated his support of Abu-Jamal, who has been incarcerated for 38 years, and published one of Mumia’s essays on his new website.
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Philadelphia 76ers managing partners continue its diversity and branding
It looks like Boyd, O’Reilly and Berman will be making some major contributions to the organization.
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Here comes Santa Claus — with face masks and plexiglass
Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 — mall owners plan to bring him back this year.
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Philly bans indoor gatherings, broadens restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Already-leaked restrictions become official. Starting Friday through Jan. 1, indoor dining is prohibited, gyms must close and outdoor events are limited.
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Murphy tightens N.J. coronavirus gathering restrictions to slow second wave
New Jersey's coronavirus levels have been spiking, which Murphy has said amounts to a “second wave.”
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Philly area activists and organizers pushing for stricter gun safety laws and funding for gun violence intervention see Biden’s victory as a glimmer of hope.
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Listen 3:35As partial shutdown looms, one Latin-American business owner is prepared to weather the storm
Mayor Kenney is expected to announce a partial shutdown, pausing indoor dining. One business owner is confident her Latin-American restaurant will survive the winter.
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Eagles lose 27-17 to Giants, still lead NFL’s worst division
Carson Wentz and the rest of Philadelphia’s offense were out of sync following a bye. They were 0 for 9 on third downs.
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Philly COVID cases surge past spring peak, rate of positives worse than other big U.S. cities
As positivity spikes, hospitalizations grow and mask-wearing drops, Philadelphia is enacting new restrictions to send a message.
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