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City Council passes tax abatement reforms; Kenney expected to sign

City Council passes tax abatement reforms; Kenney expected to sign

City Council passes tax abatement reforms; Kenney expected to sign
Cory Booker expects to miss next debate but won't drop out

Cory Booker expects to miss next debate but won't drop out

Cory Booker expects to miss next debate but won't drop out
This is what racism sounds like in the banking industry

This is what racism sounds like in the banking industry

This is what racism sounds like in the banking industry
Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award

Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award

Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award
Judiciary panel debates Trump impeachment, moves toward vote

Judiciary panel debates Trump impeachment, moves toward vote

Judiciary panel debates Trump impeachment, moves toward vote

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Council finally passes bag ban bill

Council finally passes bag ban bill

  • From Philly to Sandy Hook, vigil remembers those slain by gun violence
  • SEPTA cop whose gun mysteriously fired cleared of wrongdoing, litigation against gunmaker ‘pending’
  • Krasner calls dad 'responsible' in death of teen by twin brother
  • Free Library takes steps to turn page on fines for overdue items
  • Most Philly charter schools failed to test water for lead –– and city gave them a pass
  • Frank Rizzo statue won't be moved until 'first quarter of calendar year 2022'
  • Kenney signs law requiring green tune-ups for Philly’s biggest buildings
  • Healthcare workers, union officials decry changing healthcare industry landscape
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George P. Bush says GOP can't let 'racist' episodes slide

George P. Bush says GOP can't let 'racist' episodes slide

  • Chicago prosecutor to vacate 1,000 marijuana convictions
  • Detroit tops list of difficult cities to count for census
  • Kansas community college denies claims in N.J. football player's heatstroke death
  • Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center
  • Michelle Obama surprises DC elementary public school with $100,000 and gifts
  • Judge to decide on removing Texas baby's life support
  • Detroit tops list of hard-to-count cities ahead of census
  • Execution on hold in Tennessee after racism argument raised

State & Region

Montgomery County lawmaker moves to add mandatory minimum sentences to criminal justice bills

Montgomery County lawmaker moves to add mandatory minimum sentences to criminal justice bills

  • N.J. attackers linked to anti-Semitic fringe movement
  • Pennsylvania university faculty get 12% raise over 4 years
  • Wolf governor says 'no' to speculation about being a VP pick
  • ‘This is not a reform bill’: Big changes to probation, sentencing reform legislation draw ire of advocates.
  • Jersey City's mayor says gunmen targeted Jewish market
  • NJ Transit bus riders complain of late service, no amenities at stops
  • Delco student shines on national communication panel

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National Harbor bustles with holiday activities

National Harbor bustles with holiday activities

  • The closing decade was an ever-shifting parade of fashion
  • Mural dedication honors abolitionist Stephen Smith
  • Neighborhood holiday lights brighten up season
  • RuPaul, Tony Hawk, Maya Angelou join California Hall of Fame
  • Out & About: 100 Black men of America goes old school
  • Out & About: Black Professionals Network holiday party
  • Merriam-Webster declares 'they' its 2019 word of the year

Across America

George P. Bush says GOP can't let 'racist' episodes slide

George P. Bush says GOP can't let 'racist' episodes slide

  • Chicago prosecutor to vacate 1,000 marijuana convictions
  • Detroit tops list of difficult cities to count for census
  • Kansas community college denies claims in N.J. football player's heatstroke death
  • Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center
  • Michelle Obama surprises DC elementary public school with $100,000 and gifts
  • Judge to decide on removing Texas baby's life support
  • Detroit tops list of hard-to-count cities ahead of census
  • Execution on hold in Tennessee after racism argument raised
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Nation & World

Warren slams moderate rivals, baring ideological divide

Warren slams moderate rivals, baring ideological divide

  • Warren gets campaign effort going in Pennsylvania
  • FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline like 911 calls
  • A$AP Rocky performs in Stockholm months after conviction
  • Eric Holder says Barr 'unfit' to serve as attorney general
  • Trump criticizes climate activist Thunberg after Time honor
  • Ocasio-Cortez says Fox News airs 'unmitigated racism'
  • GOP, Democrats push 1970s Equal Rights Amendment in SC

Religion

Black Baptist church, believed to be oldest in U.S., finishes repairs

Black Baptist church, believed to be oldest in U.S., finishes repairs

  • US Catholic priests describe turmoil amid sex abuse crisis
  • Enon Missionary hosts 7th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Seniors Awards Luncheon
  • A touch of Jerusalem keys New Temple's annual White Service
  • The man behind China's detention of 1 million Muslims
  • Masjidullah honors community leaders at annual Unsung Heroes Breakfast
  • Indian court to set law on women's entry in temples, mosques
  • Mormon leader: We didn't leave Boy Scouts, they left us

Opinion

George Zimmerman's flimsy lawsuit opens old wounds

George Zimmerman's flimsy lawsuit opens old wounds

Mitchell: Urban League of Philadelphia makes peculiar choice for diversity and inclusion award

Mitchell: Urban League of Philadelphia makes peculiar choice for diversity and inclusion award

What's really behind Pelosi's 'don't mess with me'

What's really behind Pelosi's 'don't mess with me'

Coard: I stand with Movita

Coard: I stand with Movita

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On Nov. 30, 1924, Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was born

On Nov. 30, 1924, Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was born

100 years of ringing in the holidays

100 years of ringing in the holidays

On Nov. 28, 1929, legendary record executive Berry Gordy was born

On Nov. 28, 1929, legendary record executive Berry Gordy was born

On Nov. 27, 1957, Dorothy Height was elected president of the National Council of Negro Women

On Nov. 27, 1957, Dorothy Height was elected president of the National Council of Negro Women

Obituaries

Margaret Lawrence, 105, first Black female psychoanalyst

Margaret Lawrence, 105, first Black female psychoanalyst

Juice WRLD, 21, rising rap artist

Juice WRLD, 21, rising rap artist

James Hite, 72, bus driver

James Hite, 72, bus driver

Mark Wright Jr., 19, security guard

Mark Wright Jr., 19, security guard

Business

US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan at 3.73%

US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan at 3.73%

  • Peloton plunges after investor says the stock is worth only $5
  • YouTube cracks down on racist, sexist and similar insults
  • Why Netflix may need to cut prices and run ads
  • Study finds few Blacks in the C-suite
  • Morgan Stanley is cutting about 1,500 jobs
  • Economists predict slower growth but no recession
  • T-Mobile and Sprint head to court to defend their merger
  • New Amazon lease for NY space renews debate over failed deal

Sports

10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program

10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program

  • Depleted Eagles visit Redskins with playoff hopes alive
  • CHAMPIONSHIP TIME: Philly boasts two teams playing for Pop Warner football titles
  • Michael Vick will serve as Pro Bowl captain despite a popular petition calling for his removal
  • 10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program
  • Legendary Speedy Morris announces plans to retire
  • Captain Woods sends himself out in 1st Presidents Cup match
  • Villanova forward Saddiq Bey named Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week

Health

New judge to decide on removing life support for Texas baby

New judge to decide on removing life support for Texas baby

  • More people in the US are dying at home than at the hospital
  • FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
  • More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals
  • Tips to be fit: Hidden salt in your diet
  • Officials list pot vape brands reported in U.S. outbreak
  • How Black barbershops could save lives and millions in health costs
  • Cellphone-linked face injuries see increase
  • US flu season arrives early, driven by an unexpected virus

Entertainment

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'Spongebob Musical' actress fulfilling her dreams

'Spongebob Musical' actress fulfilling her dreams

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  • Associated Press' album of the decade: Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'
  • Lizzo bounces back at Jingle Ball
  • With 'Championships,' Meek Mill might become a Grammy champ
  • Philly free jazz pioneers Sounds of Liberation reunite with new album
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  • Lizzo claps back with gratitude after twerking controversy
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