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A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students

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Fringe artists in Philadelphia are using comedy to explore difficult topics such as trauma, addiction, and terminal illness. The performances aim to address heavy subjects through a humorous lens.

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Ten residential blocks in Philadelphia will receive up to $100,000 each for beautification projects. The funding is part of the city's Curbside Appeal Program under Mayor Cherelle Parker's H.O.M.E. initiative.