April 10, 2024 News

3 Hurt, 5 Held in West Philadelphia Ramadan Event Shooting

Article Summary – Three people were injured in a shooting at a Ramadan event in West Philadelphia’s Parkside section, with around 1,000 attendees present. One of those shot was a 15-year-old, who was subsequently taken into custody along with four others. The FBI and ATF are assisting local police in

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Pennsylvania’s Veterans Receive Aid after Burn Pit Toxin Exposure

Article Summary – Burn pits, which were commonly used to dispose of waste on military bases in Iraq, Afghanistan and other overseas locations, have been linked to an array of medical conditions among veterans, including cancer, asthma, and other serious diseases. Yet the Department of Veterans Affairs routinely denied veterans’

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World’s Mushroom Capital Located in Pennsylvania

Article Summary – The borough of Kennett Square in Pennsylvania produces around 60% of all U.S. grown mushrooms, contributing significantly to the state’s agriculture sector. Mushroom farming in Pennsylvania began around 1885 and the industry now supports 9,500 jobs and contributes $2.7 billion annually to the local economy. Apart from

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Study: Missoula’s Homelessness Harms Residents, Economy

Article Summary – A report on the economic impacts of homelessness in Missoula, Montana claims that the cost of homelessness is highest for those experiencing it and the people and communities closest to them. The report cites poor health, elevated risk of violence, and increased interaction with the criminal justice

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MI attorney general steps in on DTE Energy’s $456M rate hike

Article Summary – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in DTE Energy’s latest request to raise electricity prices for Michigan households, a request that would increase the company’s annual rates by over $800 million within a year. DTE, which provides electricity to over 2 million customers in Southeast Michigan,

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Rob Bresnahan, GOP House Candidate, Backs Fossil Fuel Industry

Article Summary – Rob Bresnahan, a Pennsylvania Republican U.S. House candidate, has criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Matt Cartwright and President Biden over their decisions regarding the oil and gas industry despite his significant investments in fossil fuel companies. Bresnahan, who has tens of thousands of dollars in fossil fuel stocks,

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‘Green Bank’ Continues U.S. Tradition – TriplePundit

Article Summary – The article discusses the proposed Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator, also known as the Green Bank, which is included in the Biden administration’s American Jobs Plan. The Green Bank, which is expected to provide $100 billion in investments over 10 years for clean energy and climate-related projects,

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