Upper Darby, Lower Merion school districts report racist texts targeting students
Lower Merion and Upper Darby school districts are warning parents about racist text messages received by a number of their students.
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Lower Merion and Upper Darby school districts are warning parents about racist text messages received by a number of their students.
Federal authorities are investigating reports of several people, including students in Pennsylvania, receiving racist text messages. Investigative reporter Liz Crawford has more on the disturbing story.
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The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Upper Merion supervisors on Thursday night rejected five applications seeking to construct data center-related developments.
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