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About 485 registered nurses at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia are negotiating a new union contract with Tower Health.
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Former New York City cop to face veteran lawmaker in Delaware GOP gubernatorial primary
State GOP chair Julianne Murray said this week she would not enter the race, as expected. Murray lost to Gov. Carney in 2020.
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Hamas accepts cease-fire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar
The announcement came hours after Israel ordered tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians to evacuate parts of southern Gaza, signaling a ground assault might be imminent.
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Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil
After a tumultuous few weeks on campus, Columbia University is changing its graduation plans, canceling its main ceremony to focus on multiple school-specific celebrations.
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Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time
The fine marks the second sanction for Trump for inflammatory comments about witnesses since the start of the trial last month.
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The 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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South Jersey schools would bear the brunt of proposed state aid cuts, led by Burlington County
An analysis by WHYY News shows that 15 school districts in Burlington County would see some kind of cut in state aid.
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Listen 1:09Africatown’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 1:00Former Delaware state employee stole $181K from unemployment trust fund
The state had not disclosed the theft to the public until WHYY News contacted the Department of Labor about the funding.
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Listen 1:07HUD places Chester Housing Authority on ‘troubled’ list
The Chester Housing Authority’s designation is due to “poor physical conditions.” Meanwhile, a federal probe into bribery and fraud recently delivered a trio of guilty pleas.
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She 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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Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation
The move escalates the feud between the Qatari broadcaster and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas hang in the balance.
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