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Camden’s historic decline in crime requires context, say experts
Camden continues to see historic lows, but homicides per capita in the city remain above national numbers.
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Listen 0:57Pemberton Township to select new mayor at Wednesday meeting
Jack Tompkins resigned on the day his liability insurance coverage would’ve ended. Township Council will pick from three names.
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Listen 1:02Delaware bill would decriminalize smoking marijuana in public
Smoking marijuana in public can lead to a criminal charge and up to five days in prison. The proposal would make it a civil violation subject to a fine.
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Listen 1:57The Shops at Liberty Place in Center City Philadelphia are up for sale
A 147,000-square-foot retail complex beneath One and Two Liberty Place draws more than 5 million visitors a year.
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The Mummers get another week in the spotlight in ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’
The Philadelphia Historic District’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday next highlights the nation’s first folk parade.
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The lawsuit filed against PECO and the company operating the Bristol Health and Rehabilitation Center says both companies failed to evacuate residents, staff and visitors.
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Listen 1:05Richard Womack named chair of Delaware County Council, Christine Reuther elected vice chair
Councilmember Richard Womack will serve as chair and Councilmember Christine Reuther will serve as vice chair of Delco Council.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record
Pennsylvania is a key presidential battleground state, and Shapiro's strong performance in the 2022 governor's race has raised his profile within the Democratic Party.
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Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases, down from 18 a year ago.
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Construction begins at Philly’s Westpark Apartments site
The Philadelphia Housing Authority project covers 1,000 units and is expected to cost upwards of $500 million to complete.
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Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War
While George Washington’s army waged war against Britain, Yellow Springs Hospital fought a deadlier enemy: contagious disease.
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Listen 3:39SEPTA says trolley wire replacements are done, estimates tunnel will reopen in ‘weeks’
With the trolley tunnel from West Philly to Center City closed the past two months, roughly 60,000 trolley riders have relied on the El or a shuttle.
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Listen 0:50The Friendship House is a Wilmington community organization that helps homeless residents find stability and resources.
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Listen 0:543rd victim dies after Bucks County nursing home explosion; several survivors file lawsuit
A 66-year-old woman from Levittown has become the third person to die following the explosion and fire at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center on Dec. 23.
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Philadelphia expands twice-a-week trash collection
The effort officially expanded to include the neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington, among others.
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