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Paying people for their organs, Independence Dragon Boat Regatta
Would you give your kidney to a stranger? What if you could get a $50,000 tax credit for it? That's just one proposal for upping organ donation in the US.
Air Date: May 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:03Philly residents eligible for $25 from Delaware River spill settlement
The lawsuit alleges residents suffered financial losses from purchasing bottled water and driving to grocery stores.
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Listen 1:24Some opponents say the license fees are not substantial enough and the proposal could hurt the current supply of medical cannabis.
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Listen 1:01Testimony at Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial focuses on his wife’s New Jersey home
A lawyer testified Monday that a businessman saved the senator's then-future wife's home from foreclosure just as the senator allegedly helped him secure business with Egypt.
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A group of 400 parents and families nationally are calling for solutions that treat addiction and the opioid crisis as a public health problem.
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Listen 1:12PPA begins issuing tickets, fines amid crackdown on ADA mobility violations in Philadelphia
Vehicles parked on sidewalks and blocking curb ramps are now being ticketed by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Enforcement started Monday.
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Pa. to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
The ban takes effect a year after Gov. Josh Shapiro signs the bill.
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Tickets coming for car owners with illegally tinted windows in Philadelphia
Come July 1, vehicles with illegal tints — more than 70% visible light transmittance — will be subject to a $100 parking ticket.
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Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations
A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.
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Listen 1:16Union asks judge to dismiss anti-smoking lawsuit targeting Atlantic City casinos
Local 54 of the Unite Here union says many of its 10,000 workers could lose their jobs and the means to support their families if smoking were banned.
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A student club is suing its school, saying its pro-Palestinian views were censored
The lawsuit alleges that the club was prevented from holding its Palestinian Culture Night in the way the students wanted.
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Man shot by police after domestic argument inside Philadelphia apartment complex
The officers involved in this shooting are being placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
The measure extends for two years the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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What to know about week 1 of Trump’s criminal trial, with jury selection complete
Twelve jurors and six alternates were finalized on Friday. Opening arguments are expected to begin on Monday.
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U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle issues statement after warrant issued for his brother, Pa. Rep. Kevin Boyle
In the statement, Congressman Brendan Boyle says Kevin Boyle's mental illness "has been a nightmare for our family."
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