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Calling for justice, hundreds march in Philly to start off national Baptist conference
The main goal of Monday's march along Market Street was emphasizing the importance of registering to vote, organizers say.
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NewsWorks Tonight, August 6, 2018
Air Date: August 6, 2018
Listen 21:30Police commissioner calls deadly shootout ‘absolute tragedy’
A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the face and critically injured while helping fellow SWAT officers serve a warrant at a city home, authorities said Monday.
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The new housing crisis: shut out of the market
Ten years after the housing collapse during the Great Recession, a new and different housing crisis has emerged.
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Monument stands sentry for Atlantic City, guards childhood memories
The names of battles in which Atlantic City men fought are carved in the top along with medallions of the armed forces.
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Grays Ferry’s long-closed Lanier Playground reopens, with new hope and new purpose
Located in the heart of Grays Ferry, Lanier Playground had been closed since 05, but memories of when it brimmed with activity stayed alive in longtime neighborhood residents
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Unforeseen catch of the day: Sportfishing crew rescues seven off N.J.
Joey Smith and his crew were aboard the Miss Addison II and en route to a fluke tournament off Cape May on Saturday morning when their catch of focus rapidly changed.
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SquashSmarts helps Philly kids learn life skills on the way to graduation
Program helps students stay in shape and stay in school
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The high cost of being broke: Diapers
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The high cost of being broke: Transportation
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Birds fans fill the stands for Super Bowl champion Eagles’ first open practice
More than 40,000 Eagles fans packed into Lincoln Financial Field Sunday, filling the first level and much of the second, just to catch a glimpse of their favorite players.
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Influential Philadelphia philanthropist H.F. ‘Gerry’ Lenfest dies at 88
After months of declining health, Lenfest was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was pronounced dead Sunday morning, according to Philly.com
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‘There’s hope:’ Former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins gives emotional Hall of Fame speech
Known as Weapon X when he was a dominant safety, former Eagles player Brian Dawkins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday night.
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No SOS: Message in a bottle washes ashore in LBI
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With hurricane season peak approaching, experts predict below average activity
The Atlantic hurricane season will likely feature fewer storms than average.
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