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Historically, the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office has rarely seen ethical and effective leadership, but Sheriff Rochelle Bilal has taken incompetence to a new level, writes the Editorial Board.

Urgent steps are needed after the latest example of incompetence in the sheriff’s office | Editorial

A state lawmaker has rightfully called for an "overhaul" to protect Philadelphians from the office’s continued dysfunction.

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President Donald Trump gets ready to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday.

Trump addresses Congress as the union tumbles into disarray | Editorial

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A measles testing sign outside of Seminole Hospital District in Seminole, Texas. The outbreak in the Lone Star State now claims the first measles-related U.S. death in a decade.

As measles outbreaks grow, no room for anti-vaccine views in public health policy

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Asher Isserman, 4, holds a sign as Ben Keys speaks during a rally to rename Taney Street in 2021. After years of effort by residents and activists, City Council voted in November to rename the street after Caroline LeCount, a local civil rights leader.

Finally, Taney Street no more | Editorial

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Original posters from the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial Exposition of 1926 at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Unlike other milestone birthday celebrations, the only major public works project in Philadelphia that may be finished for America's 250th anniversary is a fresh coat of paint for Independence Hall, writes the Editorial Board.

Big opportunity meets low ambition in run-up to Philly’s 250th anniversary celebrations | Editorial

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