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First George Floyd-inspired bills become law in Pennsylvania
Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the two bills he signed as small, but important steps “toward what we have to do to make our society fair."
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Lebanon, Pa. is known for being a town divided. These three women are trying to bring the town together in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.
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Listen 5:12100 extremely hot Philly blocks are getting super soakers and other toys to beat the heat
Philadelphia is expanding its Playstreets program to help cool the city’s hottest neighborhoods.
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Philly protest marks deaths of Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor
It’s been four months since the police killing of Breonna Taylor, five years since the death of Sandra Bland. Protesters honored the pair in Center City.
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Protest in Allentown after cop uses knee to restrain man
Allentown police appeared to violate their own policy against neck restraints when an officer used his knee to bear down on the man's head, the activists said.
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Protest encampment residents say they’re not leaving Parkway, despite city deadline
Residents of the camp on Benjamin Franklin Parkway say they won’t move unless Philadelphia provides them with permanent housing.
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Columbus monument supporters file suit, seek injunction
They accuse Penn's Landing of breaking an agreement to maintain the 28-year-old monument by covering up its base following recent protests.
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Problems at the Free Library boil over
Recently, library workers have complained about racism and a lack of safety and leadership in the workplace. Why did current events reveal deep mistrust at the library?
Air Date: July 13, 2020
Listen 21:08Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia trash collection delayed this week
City officials said recycling and trash pickup will be running one day behind schedule the week of July 13, due to “increased tonnage and severe weather.”
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Man drowns after helping friends caught in rip current off N.J. beach
"Months ago, I told him my biggest fear is drowning," wrote one of the friends who Alston helped rescue. "He did everything he could to make sure that wouldn’t happen to me."
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: NJ Transit capacity limit to lift Wednesday night
The 50 percent capacity limit on NJ Transit services will be lifted as of 8 p.m. Wednesday. You still have to wear a face-covering though.
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This week; City Council President Clarke on the uptick in city violence, Delaware HBCU Delaware State University acquires Wesely College, and the return of the lanternfly.
Air Date: July 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
The team said it is "retiring" the name and logo and that Snyder and coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design.
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Note to other cities: We’re so sorry about your cheesesteaks
What about the sandwich is hard to understand?
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After 46 years in Camden, Monsignor Michael Doyle retires. But he’s not going anywhere
Sacred Heart Church’s pastor worked to improve the lives of the poorest. Still, there’s more to be done — he’d like to be remembered for failing “nicely.”
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