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New Jersey seeks to oust officer in Floyd reenactment video
Officer was videotaped with a group of white people in Franklin Township who mockingly reenacted George Floyd's death.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
New Jersey’s official count of coronavirus-related deaths surged overnight as the state began counting “probable” fatalities toward its overall tally.
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5 concrete ways employers can uplift Philadelphia’s Black workforce
Examine your hiring practices, deepen community engagement and commit to providing support.
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Applications for jobless aid fall to still-high 1.48 million
The latest figures coincide with a sudden resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., especially in the South and West, that’s threatening to derail a nascent economic rebound.
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This week, the Delaware Valley holds its collective breath as businesses start to reopen.
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Listen 5:46Fireworks are booming before July 4, but why the ruckus?
Fireworks are a symbol of celebration, but they're not being saved for Fourth of July festivities in the U.S.
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Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 4 from boat near N.J. coast
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans came to the rescue of four people after a boat began taking on water near the New Jersey coast.
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Where should Marconi Plaza’s Columbus statue go? Philly officials taking suggestions
In recent weeks, the Christopher Columbus statue has been the site of confrontations. Philly officials seek to remove the statue and they want to hear from residents.
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Police reimagined: The future of public safety, part 2
How do you reduce funding for police, and change their role in communities, while ensuring public safety for all?
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‘Clear as mud’: How Pa.’s chaotic coronavirus waiver program hurt small businesses
The Wolf administration has faced widespread criticism for how it carried out the closures.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Travelers from states with high COVID-19 rates told to isolate
All individuals traveling to New Jersey, New York and Connecticut from states with “significant community spread” must self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Shirley Trostle, 94, showed her family how to appreciate ‘simple joys’
Before she died of COVID-19, the matriarch shared her passion for Christmas and card games, and demonstrated unconditional love.
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Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors
The Amy Cooper video in Central Park has brought attention to how the great outdoors can be far from great for Black people.
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Summer arrives and Philly heat plan is still work-in-progress
A plan for cooling centers, which in the past included libraries and swimming pools, has not yet been finalized. Pools will not open this year and libraries remain closed.
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Long-time elementary teacher prepares for seeing her students in person again
From hand-washing schedules to spare masks, Mattie Davis is has started getting ready for an unusual back to school season.
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