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Physical and verbal violence against health care workers has reached record levels, according to federal data.
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Listen 1:26Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ evades ‘Puccini’s trap’ with an operatic puppet
The short story and opera is both beautiful and a problem. Opera Philadelphia designed a puppet to help it avoid orientalism.
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Listen 1:21Eagles agree to 3-year, $96 million extension with A. J. Brown
An Associated Press source spoke anonymously Thursday because the financial terms were not announced. Brown is set to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.
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Biden campaign: ‘No, football is not boring’
Looking to capitalize on the start of the 2024 NFL draft, the Biden-Harris campaign just released a football-themed ad.
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Listen 1:10Students from multiple campuses march through Center City calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds of students and faculty at Temple, Drexel and Penn staged walkouts and rallies at their respective campuses as part of nationwide demonstrations.
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Debates to play a major role in Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate election
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election. McCormick is readily accepting.
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At the Jersey Shore, gusts of activity underway by friends and foes of offshore wind energy projects
Eight Jersey Shore beach towns tell state utility regulators that a wind farm proposal is more expensive than thought and will cost economic activity by driving away tourists.
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Hundreds marched through Center City on Thursday, stopping at Philly campuses and City Hall, calling for a permanent ceasefire and demanding local divestment from Israel.
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Listen 1:48Opera Philadelphia’s new leader comes into the office from the stage
The famed countertenor plans to keep performing while leading the opera company.
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Listen 0:59Meadows, Giuliani, 11 ‘fake electors’ from 2020 are among those indicted in Arizona
Arizona is now the fourth state where charges have been brought against individuals involved in so-called "fake elector" schemes that sought to undermine Joe Biden's victory o
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Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity but decision’s timing is unclear
The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.
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Penn Relays, Mexican Week, Zepparella, VinylCon! and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:32Looking for a home in the Philly area this spring? Good luck
Prospective homebuyers still face an uphill battle finding a house in the Philly area. High prices and mortgage rates continue to be a burden.
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Listen 9:34Legislation banning guns on college campuses advances out of Del. House committee
The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.
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Listen :58Delaware’s oldest child care center gets federal funds to support $7 million reconstruction
Since 1890, St. Michael's School and Nursery has been serving families in Wilmington. Now the historic facility is undergoing major renovations.
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