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Bucks County Commissioners meeting gets heated as residents react to sheriff’s agreement with ICE
Many residents expressed concern over public safety and community relations. Others argued that the county could be impacted financially.
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Listen 1:11Philadelphia police officer shot near Overbrook High School; video shows chaotic scene
A witness who recorded video of the chaos said the incident started as a fight. The officer was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical but stable condition.
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Feds fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of U.S. air traffic control system
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will upgrade technology and improve staffing at the troubled New Jersey airport.
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Details of the agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union have not been released. It comes as contentious talks with rail engineers continue.
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Listen 0:54A Philadelphia woman is the 8th person to die from the January crash of a medical plane
City officials say a 34-year-old died in a hospital April 27, months after her fiancé died after their vehicle was hit by debris. The other six victims were all in the plane.
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‘Great anticipation with a tinge of worry’ in Philly as papal conclave nears
As the Catholic Church begins the process to replace Pope Francis, the local LGBTQIA+ community reckons with hope and nerves.
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Wells Fargo Center gets a new name and, sadly, it’s not one that y’all proposed last summer
It might be “Gritty’s Castle” in our hearts, but it will be Xfinity Mobile Arena on the side of the building.
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LL Cool J to headline Philly’s Fourth of July celebration
The Welcome America celebration is Philadelphia’s 16-day festival from Juneteenth until Independence Day.
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Listen 0:54Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets
Major drugstore chains and independent pharmacies have been closing stores and struggling with several challenges.
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Temple student suspended for antisemitic message at Philly’s Barstool bar, employees fired
“In the strongest terms possible, let me be clear: antisemitism is abhorrent,” Temple President John Fry said in a statement.
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20 Mother’s Day options in Philadelphia to honor the mom or mother figure in your life
Beyond brunch, there’s a mother lode of options for folks looking to celebrate this weekend.
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Somewhere behind the bruises and collisions, skaters in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties find acceptance in the full-contact sport.
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Listen 3:24REAL ID enforcement has begun. Here’s what Pennsylvania residents need to know
Only 28% of Pennsylvanians had switched from a regular driver’s license or state identification to a REAL ID as of May 1, PennDOT said.
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Listen 1:20Bucks County Book Festival draws hundreds of readers, authors to main event
The seventh annual Bucks County Book Festival drew crowds with author panels, book signings and a celebration of community, creativity and the joy of reading.
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Listen 1:06Your spectator guide to Philadelphia’s 2025 Broad Street Run
From starting times to best vantage points, as well as the weather forecast, Billy Penn has you covered.
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