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After 46 years in Camden, Monsignor Michael Doyle retires. But he’s not going anywhere
Sacred Heart Church’s pastor worked to improve the lives of the poorest. Still, there’s more to be done — he’d like to be remembered for failing “nicely.”
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‘It’s not normal’: After violent Fourth of July weekend, South Philly residents march for change
After a violent Fourth of July weekend, South Philly residents march for change and demand investments in violence intervention programs.
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Hundreds march back onto I-676 in Philly, decrying city’s response to protests
Organizers said the group is demanding Philly’s mayor step down and that police be disarmed, following violent responses to protests last month.
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Philly gets first Arabic newspaper in 118 years thanks to ‘Friends, Peace, and Sanctuary’
The collaborators behind the Friends, Peace, and Sanctuary Journal distributed 2,500 copies of the paper’s first quarterly across Philadelphia in May.
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Beaches beckon, but restaurants and bars are limited, as Fourth of July weekend begins
Social distancing rules apply, and in Delaware have been ramped up. But N.J. boardwalk arcades and water parks are open, with capacity restrictions.
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Krasner launches truth and reconciliation panel inspired by post-apartheid South Africa’s efforts
The district attorney hopes a new pilot effort will help Philadelphia heal wounds caused by police and prosecutors.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Masks mandatory in public spaces
Effective immediately, Pennsylvanians statewide must wear a mask every time they leave the house.
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Even as national surveys find most people uncomfortable stepping inside a mall, plenty in the Philly region left home for deals and a change of scenery.
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Racial justice organizations report a bump in donations. Will the moment last?
Organizations in the Philadelphia area and beyond are seeing more people dip into their wallets as the protests continue against police brutality and racism.
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Listen 3:35After new cluster of COVID-19 cases, Delaware beachgoers urged to get tested
Starting Monday, COVID-19 testing sites will be set up at restaurants in Rehoboth and Dewey Beach following a cluster of new positive cases.
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Protesters in West Philly call for release of radical Black activists who ‘fought’ Rizzo
Roughly 200 protesters at a rally in West Philly called for the release of radical Black activists who’ve served decades in prison for killing white police officers.
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Philly’s Taney Dragons to drop the controversial name, a reminder of the Dred Scott decision
The Taney Youth Baseball Association is expected to have an “inclusive, non-divisive” name by early fall.
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