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Deadly chocolate factory explosion caused by faulty gas fitting, safety board finds
The 2023 explosion leveled one building and heavily damaged another, causing $42 million in property damage.
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Survey: Philadelphia residents paint mixed picture of city police
The survey found that only 48 percent of city residents believe Philly police are doing a good job.
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Listen 1:08Breaking the cycle of homelessness: celebrating the work of Sister Mary Scullion
A conversation with Project HOME co-founder Sister Mary Scullion, who is stepping down from the acclaimed anti-homelessness organization after three decades.
Air Date: December 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument to mark era of forced assimilation
The monument at a former boarding school site in Carlisle, Pa., commemorates tribes whose children were forced to attend the school and similar abusive institutions.
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Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don’t pose safety concern, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Monday that dozens of reported drone sightings across the state in recent weeks don’t appear to pose a public safety concern.
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Victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing accuse museum officials of not being forthcoming about turning over remains of their family members.
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Listen 1:11Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania says unhoused people must have an opportunity to store and access personal property during sweeps.
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Listen 1:08Saquon Barkley sets Eagles single-season rushing record against Panthers
Barkley broke LeSean McCoy’s record of 1,607 yards set in 2013. The NFL single-season rushing record is 2,105 yards, set by Eric Dickerson in 1984.
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Joel Embiid returns to the 76ers’ starting lineup against the Bulls
The center had missed the previous seven games because of knee injuries and a three-game suspension for pushing a sports columnist.
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‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment
The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
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South Jersey crossing guard dies after being struck near Burlington City High School
Police call his actions "heroic" as he prevented two students from being injured when he was struck.
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Food banks in New Jersey need support. Here’s how you can help
As food prices have outpaced inflation, more people are turning to food banks in New Jersey. Some locations are experiencing greater demand than at the height of the pandemic.
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Listen 1:08Anglers cheer new federal dollars aimed at keeping streams healthy for native brook trout
The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.
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Listen 1:18‘Really shocked’; Secret Santa visits 2 North Philly elementary schools
Temple University police and an anonymous donor awarded new bicycles to students at two elementary schools and Norris Homes in North Philly.
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Listen 1:42Help for the holidays: Where to get involved with volunteer events around Philadelphia
This holiday season, organizations across Philadelphia offer opportunities for people to help members of their community.
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