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The Harris-Trump debate in Philly becomes the 2024 election’s latest landmark event
The first early ballots of the presidential race will go out just hours after the debate at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.
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10,000 women expected to gather in Philly for women’s conference 2 days after presidential election
Ahead of the upcoming presidential debate, discussion about this year’s Pennsylvania Conference for Women leans toward the significance of a possible first female president.
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A cast of seven Aimee Mann clones populate Dito van Reigersberg’s return to Pig Iron Theatre.
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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration
At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.
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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.
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Of the districts receiving money, the School District of Philadelphia, where damaged asbestos has repeatedly shuttered schools, received the maximum grant amount.
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Protecting the vote in Philly: City leaders lay out plans to ensure a fair election
District Attorney Larry Krasner vowed to prosecute anyone who attempts to impede the election process in any way, and said he’s done it before.
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McCall students will have lunch before the 12:39 p.m. dismissal, and any after-school programming or activities will be canceled.
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The last beam is in place at New Jersey’s first veterinary school on Rowan University’s campus
Officials signed the final beam 11 months before the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes its first class.
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Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump
Kamala Harris steps onto the presidential general election debate stage for the first time Tuesday. But she has plenty of experience to draw on as she takes on Donald Trump.
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Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music
Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.
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Listen 5:49Mass arrests in Kensington, but open-air drug market persists
Critics bemoan lack of health services; city says revitalization will take years.
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Delaware election 2024: Here’s what to expect in Wilmington’s mayoral race
There is no Republican challenger, so whoever wins the primary election will be the next mayor of Wilmington.
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Harris and Trump debate in Philadelphia tonight. Here’s what you need to know
The presidential debate will be the first time Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off ahead of the 2024 election. Here's what to expect.
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