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Cherelle Parker publicly sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor

Cherelle Parker publicly sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor

Cherelle Parker, the newly sworn-in 100th mayor of Philadelphia, left, and new Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, right, raise their hands together to the audience during their inauguration ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Met in Philadelphia.

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In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers

Governor Josh Shapiro speaks with Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator, left, and Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Mayor, right, during a press conference, announcing the reopening six lanes of traffic on I-95 after the deadly fire and collapse of the roadway just 12 days ago, at I-95 southbound at Cottman Ave in Philadelphia on Friday, June 23, 2023.

4 mins

I travel nonstop. Here are 12 places you absolutely have to see in 2024

The MS Fridtjof Nansen near Gonzalez Videla Antarctic Base in Antarctica. (January)

7 mins

Welcome to (gulp) 2024

Yesterday marked the start not only of a new year, but also a terrifyingly high-stakes ride for America — slightly over 10 months to the Presidential Election of 2024.

3 mins

Agriculture Secretary leads tour of 2024 Farm Show must-see exhibits, events featuring Pennsylvania Agriculture 'Connecting Our Communities'

Apple Mural at the 2024 Farm Show preview...Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding led a tour of must-see exhibits, new events, competitions and of course, food to be featured during the 2024 PA Farm Show. The 2024 Farm Show theme, Connecting Our Communities, celebrates the best of Pennsylvania agriculture and what unites us across geography, identities, and cultures.

4 mins

US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions

Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills just in case they needed them, new research shows, with demand peaking in the past couple years at times when it looked like the medications might become harder to get.

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Abortion wars of 2024 – Could women be criminally charged for miscarrying?

A small group of people attend a rally for abortion rights in Union Square in Manhattan on March 8, 2023, in New York City.

3 mins

Taking My Medication

Lord, We Thank You For The Blessings Of Medication That Keep Us Alive. Give Us The Wisdom To Take Them Like We Are Told. Amen.

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