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Over the past month, the number of shooting victims citywide has dropped 11%, officials said. Operation PinPoint zones saw a more dramatic decrease.
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His Delco high school teacher helped him escape Afghanistan. Now, he wants to go back to rebuild it
Amir Sidiqi is back in Delaware County through the unexpected help of his former Strath Haven English teacher, who made a lifesaving connection.
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Capitol police are upping security ahead of a rally in support of the Jan. 6 rioters
Congressional leaders and top security officials say the U.S. Capitol will be well-prepared for a far-right rally expected for the area on Saturday.
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Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify at senate hearing on Larry Nassar case
Four decorated gymnasts will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing this week regarding the FBI's shortcomings in investigating the Larry Nassar case.
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Another round of grants and a warning from Philadelphia’s DA
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office is combating violence while also warning of harsh penalties for people who settle disputes with guns.
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The federal government sells flood-prone homes to often unsuspecting buyers, NPR finds
HUD disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.
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A tale of two clinics: lines in Kenya, few takers in Atlanta
Plans for COVID-19 booster shots in some Western countries are highlighting vast disparities in access to vaccines around the world.
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This custodian stayed at his school all night pumping water during Ida’s storms
The hurricane's remnants hit New Jersey just days before classes were to begin at Hackensack Middle School. Its custodian was determined to keep the students on track.
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President Biden approves Gov. Wolf’s major disaster declaration for Ida
The approval will provide funding and services through the Individual Assistance Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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6 more people connected to the Capitol riot plead guilty
They include one man who told a family member he wanted to attend an event where he could shoot House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on live television.
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Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges
Republicans swiftly denounced the mandate that could impact 100 million Americans as government overreach and vowed to sue.
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Measles cases halt US-bound flights of Afghan evacuees
The U.S. has halted U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees after discovering a few cases of measles among Afghans arriving in the United States.
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Philly’s iconoclastic Register of Wills has an idea for reducing crime without police
Philadelphia Register of Wills Tracey Gordon believes the city could reduce crime by reducing the number of homes without a clear legal owner.
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The cleanup continues in Mullica Hill and other parts of Gloucester County
A week after a tornado devastated parts of Gloucester County, residents continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
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How to cope with the anxiety Ida left behind with all that damage
Experts recommend giving yourself space and time to feel the sadness and outrage as you look for a path to recovery from the losses.
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