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Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups, not the term itself
The move by Facebook designates the extremist network as a dangerous organization similar to the Islamic State group and white supremacists, both of which are already banned.
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When essential workers earn less than the jobless: ‘We put the country on our back’
Boosted unemployment checks have created a bizarre distortion in the labor market, where holding on to a job doesn't guarantee being financially better off than losing one.
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‘Both sides’ were agitators, says Fishtown police captain at tense community meeting
Earlier in the day, neighborhood organizations attended a training on alternatives to policing.
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‘Another example of hatred’: Whipping post to be removed from display in Delaware
Delaware was the last state to abolish the use of the whipping post as a form of legal punishment in 1972. Now the final remaining post on public display will be removed.
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Nonbinary photographer documents gender dysphoria through a queer lens
"Gender dysphoria is sorely misunderstood by society," Wissmath says, underscoring the role the experience plays for many, though not all, trans people.
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In Philadelphia and around the country, people are complaining about loud, mysterious booms at night. Are they fireworks? ATM explosions? ... military PSYOPs?
Air Date: June 30, 2020
Listen 20:05Evictions could begin before Pa. rental assistance program can provide relief
The program will begin accepting applications July 6, but the state’s eviction moratorium expires just a few days later.
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No smoking, drinking or eating as Atlantic City casinos open
The late-night announcements from Gov. Phil Murphy landed like a one-two punch on Atlantic City's casino industry, already reeling from lost revenue during the pandemic
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‘Breaking point’: Philly Free Library workers declare ‘no confidence’ in leadership
Workers want to see Philadelphia Free Library President and Director Siobhan Reardon step down and systemic changes put in place.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly presses pause on reopening restaurants, gyms
COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide and regionally; that’s true in Philly as well, which is now averaging about 100 new cases a day.
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Shut Down Berks Coalition brings message to Commissioner Michael Rivera’s home during Monday night protest
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Wildwood cancels July 4 fireworks due to disregard for coronavirus guidelines
A public disregard for pandemic safety guidelines has led to the cancelation of Independence Day fireworks in Wildwood, officials announced.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Gov. Carney closes beach-area bars Friday to halt coastal outbreak
The governor says too many young people who live, work and socialize together are catching COVID-19. He also postponed Phase 3 of reopening indefinitely.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Murphy signs budget extension
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill from the Assembly that extends the current budget year to the end of September.
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Reddit bans the_donald, forum of nearly 800,000 Trump fans, over abusive posts
Reddit unveiled an update to its hate speech policies on Monday, including shutting down about 2,000 subreddits. It is the latest online platform cracking down on hate speech.
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