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ABOVE PHOTO:  Voting rights expert Barbara Arnwine presenting a comprehensive overview of voter suppression tactics being employed throughout the country. (Photo: Denise Clay)   Area officials, advocates, and stakeholders discuss challenges to the system as it stands and how it can be changed going forward   By Amy V. Simmons The 2016 Presidential Election exposed…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  R. Seth Williams. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond used a rocket launcher when he threw the book at former District Attorney R. Seth Williams on Tuesday. By Denise Clay When he returned to federal court on Tuesday, former District Attorney R. Seth Williams asked U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond for…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  SUN Publisher Catherine Hicks, Lisa Thomas-Laury, and SUN COO Leah Fletcher.   (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn)   By Leah Fletcher When the name Lisa Thomas-Laury is mentioned in the Delaware Valley, it still evokes pleasant memories of the former Action News anchor, who was affiliated with WPVI-ABC 6 for nearly four decades. Many loyal viewers…

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) –One of the Tri-State Area’s biggest health systems is about to become a bit smaller. Word has come that Jefferson Health is eliminating up to 600 jobs, and half could be by laying off workers. Officials said the layoff notices began to go out Wednesday and will continue through Friday, but they would…

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QUEEN VILLAGE (WPVI) –Firefighters battled flames for hours early Wednesday morning at a popular South Street restaurant. Eleven people living in nearby apartments have been displaced. The fire began around 1:15 a.m. in the basement of Bridget Foy’s on the 200 block of South Street in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia. More than 100…

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SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) –Police have identified the two 16-year-old boys who were killed in a shooting in South Philadelphia. The victims are identified as Caleer Miller and Salvatore Dinubile. Action News has learned Salvatore was a student at St. Joe’s Prep. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 2300 block of South…

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Associated Press PHILADELPHIA –Two political consultants have been charged in a widening campaign finance probe involving the 2012 re-election of Democratic U.S. Rep Bob Brady. Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia said Tuesday that Kenneth Smukler and Donald Jones orchestrated a scheme in which the Brady campaign made an illegal $90,000 donation to the campaign of a…

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Former D.A. Seth Williams was sentenced to 5 years in prison Tuesday afternoon. Last week, the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announced that it has disbarred former Philadelphia District Attorney. Williams is scheduled to be sentenced next week on federal bribery charges. The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announced…

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On Saturday, October 28, 8AM – 1PM, you will have miles of car-free streets to explore. Join in the fun anywhere along the Philly Free Streets route! There’s no formal starting or stopping place. Activities are family-friendly and appropriate for all-ages. Plan your day at #PhillyFreeStreets! Independence Activity Zone (S. 3rd & Chestnut Streets) 8AM –…

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OLNEY (WPVI) –A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured after being stabbed during a large fight in the Olney section of Philadelphia. It happened just before 4 p.m. Monday in the 5000 block of Rising Sun Avenue. Police say the girl was stabbed in her side with an unknown type of weapon. She was rushed to…

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