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Building bridges to security: Delaware’s HOSS program fights housing instability
The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.
8 months ago
Listen 1:35Philadelphia officer who shot, killed man inside car identified; family wants answers
The family of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry is demanding answers following the fatal shooting involving Officer Mark Dial, a five-year veteran of the Police Department.
8 months ago
Suspect in New Jersey councilwoman’s slaying indicted on murder, weapons charges
A Middlesex County grand jury handed up the indictment Wednesday against 29-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum. He remains in the county jail and is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 28.
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American Airlines adding 3 new international routes out of Philadelphia
This is the first time PHL passengers will be able to fly nonstop from Philadelphia to those European destinations.
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Mortgage rates just hit their highest since 2002
The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan climbed to 7.09% this week, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
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FTA probe of SEPTA marks just the third time the agency has initiated this kind of safety inspection
After the concerning spate of crashes this summer, the Philly regional transit authority is already taking some remedial steps.
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West Pottsgrove Township 6-year-old ‘Cheddar Whiz’ named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion
Rory Ehrlich says life has been pretty exciting since he entered the contest and became mullet-famous in Philadelphia.
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Media Little League’s World Series debut began with a loss, but the massive crowd from Delco was more than proud of their young athletes.
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Sixth person dies from injuries suffered in Pennsylvania house explosion
Paul Oravitz, 56, who had severe burns over most of his body, died Wednesday in a Pittsburgh hospital, four days after the explosion in Plum.
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New Jersey reaches restoration deal for Toms River Superfund site
Ciba-Geigy Chemical Corp. dumped toxic substances into waterways and buried 47,000 drums of toxic waste into the ground, causing a cancer cluster among children.
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Black business owners in Philly say determination is key
Local business owners shared advice and challenges during the first National Black Business Month Expo in Philadelphia.
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A Little League team from ‘Everybody’s Hometown’ goes to the World Series
Delaware County Council and Visit Delco gave a festive sendoff to the Media Little League team’s parents and supporters traveling to the first world series game.
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SEPTA’s Route 15 historic trolleys to return Sept. 10
The trolleys will be ADA accessible and have been completely updated with new frames, floors, windows, wheelchair lifts, and HVAC units.
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Seeing red: More red bus lanes coming to Philly streets after initial success
The red painted lanes serve as a deterrent to keep other drivers from using them. SEPTA officials say the trial has been successful in improving travel times.
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Government’s own experts found ‘barbaric’ and ‘negligent’ conditions in ICE detention
The reports provide an unprecedented look at the ICE detention system through the eyes of experts hired to investigate complaints of civil rights abuses.
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