Religion
New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism
A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.
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White supremacist accused of threatening jury, witnesses in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
The Justice Department says Hardy Carroll Lloyd of Follansbee, West Virginia, is accused of sending threatening social media posts and emails along with comments on websites.
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Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Hittin’ Season for the Phils, Things to Do
Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'
Air Date: August 10, 2023 12:00 pm
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles child sex abuse case against a deceased priest for $3.5 million
The lawsuit said the church knew of similar reports about the priest dating back to the 1970s.
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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack
It was the first federal death sentence imposed during the presidency of Joe Biden, who pledged during his 2020 campaign to end capital punishment.
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The Pittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation’s worst antisemitic attack
A federal jury recommended Wednesday that Robert Bowers be sent to death row. A judge must formally impose the sentence.
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Billy Penn
The extensive Holocaust memorial hiding in plain sight at the center of Philadelphia
With the recent increase in antisemitism across the country, the Center City installation is more relevant than ever.
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Jury poised to deliberate death penalty or life sentence for gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
The same jurors who convicted 50-year-old Robert Bowers in June on 63 criminal counts listened to closing arguments in the penalty phase of his federal trial Monday.
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The gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for the death penalty
A federal jury announced its decision Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether Robert Bowers should be sentenced to death or life in prison.
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Billy Penn
Philly’s LGBTQ Catholic church celebrates 50 years of acceptance and community
Nestled in the heart of the Gayborhood, Dignity’s Philly chapter has members of all ages, from Gen Zers to Boomers
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Authorities charge 5 more in probe of child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pennsylvania
The indictments announced Friday are the latest charges in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects.
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Supreme Court solidifies protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations
The Supreme Court is using the case of a Christian mailman who didn’t want to work Sundays to solidify protections for workers who are religious.
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Billy Penn
‘Lifting Voices’ celebrates Philly’s rich gospel history with a showcase of modern praise music
In the city where the “Godfather of Gospel” once worked, a new WHYY contest is open to all comers, and entry is free.
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Pope Francis, back to Vatican routine post-surgery, says thanks to shouts of ‘Long live the pope!’
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists in the square exploded in applause when he came to the window.
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Truck driver guilty of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue in deadliest attack on Jews in US history
Jurors must now decide whether the 50-year-old should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole as the federal trial shifts to a penalty phase.
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