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Philly gun court aims to move cases through faster, prevent future crimes
Experts agree creating a separate court for gun crimes can be effective at speeding up the adjudication process, but there’s no evidence it will prevent shootings.
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Listen 1:45A 6-year-old was shot and lost his dad in one night. The impact will be felt well beyond the family
More than 50 children under the age of 18 have been shot in Philly so far this year. Victims advocates on the impact and resources for young people and families.
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‘Cops are still killing us’: 150 protesters in Philly demand justice for Daunte Wright
Protesters in Philadelphia demanded justice for Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota who police there killed Sunday night.
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An urban farm in Chester embarks on its second year of feeding public housing residents
The commonwealth may be reopening, but some of Chester's most vulnerable families still struggle with food access. An urban farm in Chester is stepping in to help.
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Most Pa. residents eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday; State to launch mobile unit
Many parts of the state opened Phase 1C Monday, but according to the Department of Health, appointments remain available, prompting the change.
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At Montco vigil for victims of anti-Asian attacks, community looks for ways to push back
At Sunday’s vigil in Norristown, speakers discussed strengthening Pennsylvania’s hate crime laws and offering more support for victims.
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Philly police fatally shot 24-year-old man following traffic stop
Before five officers fired on James Alexander, police said they pulled over the car he was in after the driver failed to halt at a stop sign.
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How is Tree House Books hosting book giveaways for kids during the pandemic? By taking their show on the road.
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How to report a hate incident in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Community leaders are calling attention to a spike in hate incidents, which is likely an undercount. Here’s what you need to know to report one.
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‘I do not feel safe’: Over 300 rally in Chinatown against anti-Asian violence, harassment
The rally and march were held to honor the 8 victims of last week’s shooting in the Atlanta area and support the city’s own Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
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Comcast will invest $1B over the next decade in attempt to close digital divide
Comcast will invest $1B over the next decade in an attempt to close the digital divide. Just last summer, the company was criticized for not doing more to help students.
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The effort includes a website where employees and businesses can turn to for reopening information, as well as a marketing campaign and live events.
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