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Do you know the whole Statue of Liberty poem? Listen to what Emma Lazarus wrote
Philadelphia poet Sonia Sanchez read the entire poem for WHYY's CommonSpace in February 2017.
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Mueller dismisses Trump’s claims of Russia probe exoneration
Former special counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before House lawmakers Wednesday about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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House passes bill raising federal minimum wage to $15
South Jersey U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross is one of the early sponsors of the minimum wage bill.
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New Jersey governor hints he’s open to marijuana decriminalzation
In collaboration with WBGO and WNYC, WHYY presents “Ask Governor Murphy,” a one-hour call-in show with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy hosted by Nancy Solomon.
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Hahnemann Hospital bankruptcy complicates Philadelphia’s bid to keep it open
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed it will put an independent monitor in place to oversee Hahnemann University Hospital’s closure.
6 years ago
Two men critically injured in West Philly balcony collapse
It wasn’t immediately known why the men were on the landing or why the fire escape collapsed.
6 years ago
South Philly refinery fire extinguished; city continues to monitor air quality
A massive explosion rocked the oil refinery in South Philadelphia early Friday morning, city officials confirmed.
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Severe weather spurs flooding, disrupts rail service in Pa., N.J.
The flooding forced the closures of several roads. PATCO service between Philadelphia and New Jersey was also suspended due to storm damage.
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2019 New Jersey primary election results
Check here for live results for the New Jersey primary election.
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Dance like everyone is watching, celebrate the moon, and say farewell to a Philly staple
Check out a Latino film festival and say goodbye to the Trocadero this week.
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Puerto Rico’s Medal of Honor recipients honored at Valley Forge rededication
The names of Puerto Rico’s 9 Medal of Honor recipients are now etched into a seven-foot granite obelisk in Chester Co., steps away from Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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