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Remembering thousands of Hurricane Maria victims, marching for accountability
Hundreds gathered at Logan Circle in Center City Philadelphia over the weekend to protest the federal government's handling of the hurricane disaster in Puerto Rico.
6 years ago
Pope Francis defrocks 2 Chilean priests in deepening sex abuse scandal
A wide-ranging sexual abuse scandal has roiled Chile in recent months.
6 years ago
#MeToo inspires wave of old misconduct reports to colleges
Reports from deep in the past have also raised big questions about how to investigate such cases.
6 years ago
Proposed U.S. change on evaluating green card, visa applications could impact Philly kids
The proposal calls for looking at use of food stamps, federal medical assistance and housing assistance when weighing an immigration application.
6 years ago
Serena Williams headlines Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philly
Tennis great calls attention to the risk of pregnancy-related deaths for black women.
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Facebook: Hackers accessed personal data from 29M accounts
The company said it has fixed the bugs and logged out affected users to reset those digital keys.
6 years ago
SEPTA is investigating claims of fraudulent charges for poor using new fare card
SEPTA is using undercover personnel to investigate claims that retailers selling the transit agency's new smart fare card are overcharging customers for transactions
6 years ago
Of protest and patriotism: A 1968 gold medalist remembers the games
In response to the protest, the International Olympic Committee stripped Carlos and Smith of their gold medals.
6 years ago
Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., who has been accused of covering up sexual abuse
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‘Changed forever’: Florida Panhandle devastated by Michael
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Weddings at City Hall on National Coming Out Day
For National Coming Out Day a handful of LGBTQ couples got married or recommitted to each other at Philadelphia City Hall.
6 years ago
American Revolution museum honors filmmaker Ken Burns
The medal and $25,000 prize will be presented at a private event at the museum April 11.
6 years ago
N.J. officials warn drivers to be vigilant as rutting season nears peak
With the autumn white-tailed deer breeding season upon us, New Jersey officials are urging motorists to exercise caution on the state’s roadways.
6 years ago
Delaware AG: More treatment beds needed to fight opioid crisis
In the past four years, about 1,000 Delawareans have died from drug overdoses, mostly as a result of opioids.
6 years ago
Skaters fill potholes left unfixed by city crews
Wearing the flat sneakers they skate in, the self-appointed streets team poured in wet cement and smoothed the surfaces.
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