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Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments
Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.
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Listen 1:12What we can learn from Rutgers and 3 other schools that have reached agreements with Gaza protesters
Administrations at several schools have reached agreements with student protesters, pledging to take certain steps in exchange for the dismantling of encampments.
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Deadline for Pennsylvanians to get REAL ID is 1 year away. Here’s what you need to know
People will need a REAL ID to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building that requires identification.
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More large trees cut down at South Philly’s FDR Park
Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.
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Delaware’s 14,000 immigrants eligible for naturalization face complex path to citizenship
Of the state’s 100,000 immigrants, only 14,000 are eligible for naturalization. Here’s a look at some of the complex legal hurdles.
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Listen 1:27The Rocky Statue is set for maintenance between rounds of sparring with Philly’s elements
Visitors trying to get a photo of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic fictional Philly world champion will also see conservators cleaning it.
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Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly
The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.
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Listen 1:00She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here’s her message to student activists
Roseann "Chic" Canfora was among the May 4, 1970 protesters fired at by the Ohio National Guard. Nine were injured and four were killed — including her brother.
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Beached whale found on Delaware shore near Indian River Inlet Bridge
A representative of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute said the 50-foot-long whale is likely close to dying.
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Tens of thousands of people race through Philadelphia for the Broad Street Run
Kevin McDonnell finished first overall with a time of 47:33.
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Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
The fatal collision is being investigated "only as a traffic crash" and there was no threat to the president's residence, law enforcement authorities said.
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5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit
The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.
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A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’
Cindy McCain said a cease-fire and a greatly increased flow of aid through land and sea routes was essential to confronting the growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
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Philly Girls Jump celebrate ‘Double Dutch Day’ with an Awbury Park bash Saturday
Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.
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"World-class health care institutions have to pay world-class wages and offer their workers respect,” said one Philly City Council member.
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