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Philadelphia
Escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Borden arrested, U.S. Marshals say
He was taken into custody in Cambria County, in western Pennsylvania. He was initially arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing a car from a delivery driver on Thursday.
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Bye bye, dollar dogs: Phillies will replace ‘Dollar Dog Night’ with new ‘BOGO’ nights
The change comes after a "Dollar Dog Night" in 2023 turned into a food fight.
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How Disinformation is ‘Sabotaging America’ with Barbara McQuade, Latest on Philly Teachers
MSNBC analyst Barbara McQuade on “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America”. Plus, a surprise settlement for the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.
Air Date: February 29, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:085 ways Marian Anderson changed the world
Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center will soon bear the Philly opera legend’s name.
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Could Indego reinstate single-trip option amid online clamor?
A rash of thefts led the bike share program to end its half-hour option, but that could soon change.
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Philadelphia police increasing efforts to get ATVs, dirt bikes off streets
In just two hours on Tuesday night, Philly police recovered 15 ATVs and dirt bikes.
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Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Clark told reporters Wednesday that after the escape, Bordan was spotted going to a home near the hospital and then getting into a car.
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Why has SEPTA once again delayed its bus revolution?
After two years of public comment, SEPTA’s bus-route overhaul is yet again back to the public for further comment before being approved for implementation.
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Parker is requiring top city officials to work in the office five days a week, but wants all city government and private sector employees to work in person full-time.
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Carter Hart, 4 other hockey players charged in Canada with sexual assault will have a jury trial
Attorneys representing the players have said their clients would plead not guilty and defend themselves against the allegations.
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Philadelphia school district reaches deal with teachers union
The union, which represents 13,000 teachers, counselors, nurses, secretaries and other school workers across 216 district schools, agreed to a one-year contract extension.
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The announcement comes as the Sixers move forward with a proposal to build a downtown basketball arena.
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Listen 1:06Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back
As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.
Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:29Philadelphia Department of Public Health announces end to measles outbreak
With 93% of Philadelphians being up-to-date on the MMR vaccine, the department said the outbreak did not spread far.
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As autonomous bus launches at Navy Yard, drivers’ union pushes back
As SEPTA workers look ahead to contract negotiations this fall, they’re considering language secured in an Ohio contract that would let the union veto the use of AVs.
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