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Sixers GM says Maxey is the ‘key to this offseason’ as players lock in on upcoming season
With the Philadelphia 76ers signing Paul George and extending Tyrese Maxey’s contract, the team may have a “legitimate shot” at a ring.
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Why many scientists fear a second Trump term
Political interference was well documented across the government during the Trump administration.
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‘We were built for this moment’: Black women rally around Kamala Harris
On Sunday night, an estimated 90,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.
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Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis
State lawmakers have passed and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care affordable. But business groups say more is needed to address a provider shortage.
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The settlement does not include the University of Pennsylvania and six other colleges, which are continuing to defend themselves against the class-action lawsuit.
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Police identify suspect charged, 3 people killed in West Philly mass shooting
Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia.
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Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The district has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint.
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N.J. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will resign in August
Menendez’s resignation follow his conviction on federal bribery and corruption charges.
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Listen 0:45Anne Ishii to step down as leader of Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative
Ishii has been executive director for six years and guided the community-focused organization through the pandemic.
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Listen 1:05Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s conduct following bribery conviction
The ethics panel could recommend that Menendez be censured or expelled, which would put maximum pressure on the senator to resign.
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New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State
The Sixers already moved their practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden in 2016.
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All the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware athletes on the U.S. Olympic team
Yes, Joel Embiid will be on Team USA, but the region has dozens of lesser-known athletes you can cheer on this summer.
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Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign.
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Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money?
Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the FEC works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race.
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Kamala Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee
Locking up the nomination was only the first item on the staggering political to-do list for Harris after learning of Biden’s plans to leave the race.
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