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Ex-Eagles player pleads guilty to federal fraud charges related to pandemic aid programs
Wendell Smallwood Jr. is accused of submitting fraudulent tax returns and applications for hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic aid programs.
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Mikveh Israel rabbi reflects on recent antisemitic attacks as Hanukkah begins
Known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” Mikveh Israel is the oldest continuous synagogue in the U.S. It suffered a series of antisemitic attacks in October.
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A sweet tradition: Hundreds line up outside Termini Brothers Bakery as part of a holiday ritual
Since 1921, the South Street bakery has been courting customers with its original recipes of Italian pastries and desserts.
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Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione faces 20 total counts in federal court, Pennsylvania state court and New York state court. On Monday, he pleaded not guilty in the latter to 11 counts.
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Biden commutes death sentence for Philadelphia drug lord who killed 12 people, including children
On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.
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She serves up cookies, cakes — and kindness — to those without a home
A Roslyn woman makes and distributes baked goods to those experiencing homelessness every Thursday.
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Joel Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
On Monday night, Embiid received the first technical for arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and his second came from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed.
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Starbucks baristas’ ‘strike before Christmas’ has reached hundreds of U.S. stores
The strike began Friday in Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago and has since expanded to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities.
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No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly
After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.
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‘We live people’s worst day — every single day’: How EMTs in Lansdale, Pa. battle burnout
EMTs and paramedics have long been encouraged to suppress their feelings, but that culture of stoicism is changing. Here's how a Montco ambulance service is making it happen.
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The curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection spoke about the importance of the collection and its significant milestone.
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Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
The 78-year-old Democrat was admitted on Monday afternoon with a fever.
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The U.S. Army Corps wants to elevate 6,000 N.J. homes to protect them from storms
The plan is not yet funded and is still subject to change. Construction could begin as early as 2030.
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Dave Davies reflects on WHYY’s role in MOVE Commission, top Fresh Air interviews
WHYY’s Dave Davies reflects on the 1985’s MOVE bombing commission and some of his favorite Fresh Air interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Smith and more.
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Listen 9:00University of Delaware to pay $716K to settle claims it failed to disclose professor’s ties to China
Federal prosecutors contended that UD’s lack of transparency in getting a research grant caused the space agency to violate federal law.
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