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Experts worry active shooter drills in schools could be traumatic for students
A regular drumbeat of mass shootings in the U.S. has ramped up pressure on education and law enforcement officials to do all they can to prevent the next attack.
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While NYC cracks down on fare evasion, Philly’s decrim is working well
Since SEPTA implemented its new system, just 13 people got the harshest penalty — and still avoided jail.
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Dean bill aims to curb aggressive debt collection tactics targeting military service members
Pa. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean wants to address a growing complaint among service members about aggressive debt collectors.
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Hundreds march in reenactment of a historic, but long forgotten slave rebellion
More than 200 years ago, in 1811, a group of enslaved people on a plantation on the outskirts of New Orleans rose up, armed themselves and began a march towards the city.
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‘First-Gen’ proud: Campuses are celebrating an overlooked group. But Is that enough?
When Rhonda Gonzales was in college in the early '90s, the term "first-generation" wasn't part of her vocabulary. She was the first in her family to go to college.
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Porsche crashes into Shore building’s second floor, killing 2
Police say a luxury sports car crashed into the second floor of a Jersey Shore professional office building, killing two people.
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Historic Northern Savings Fund building is now a gorgeous Di Bruno catering space
The Frank Furness-designed bank on Spring Garden has new life as “Banca.”
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At Philly 2020 census summit, neighborhood leaders train to be ‘trusted messengers’
An Action Leaders Summit in South Philly focused on how to promote and provide information about the 2020 Census in at-risk neighborhoods and communities.
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Plus: How about a resource list at the end of every article or broadcast about a shooting?
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If you’re a Philly sports fan but aren’t following Big 5 hoops, you’re missing out
With new head coaches at Temple and St. Joe’s, it’s a whole new era for this college basketball town.
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Chinatown welcomes ‘a new building and a new day’ with the Crane
The new community center at the Crane comes after years of fighting for recreational space in Chinatown.
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New PBS documentary makes the case that people in prison deserve college access
A new documentary by Lynn Novick, "College Behind Bars," premieres on PBS Nov. 25. It depicts hope in a dark place.
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On today's Regional Roundup - Philadelphia councilmember Helen Gym, helping veterans transition after service, and sports stadiums create rooms for children with autism.
Air Date: November 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00William Way opens new trans resource center
The Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center, a new hub providing services including health care and therapy referrals, job services and help enrolling in food programs.
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This Parisian all-day cafe on North Broad is like a diner in France
Gabi is now serving lunch and dinner, with breakfast coming soon.
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