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LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan drop out of Philadelphia 4th of July concert in solidarity with ongoing workers’ strike

This year’s Fourth of July celebrations in Philadelphia were a little different. As thousands of city workers continue to strike, notably affecting many city services like trash pickups, LL Cool J and ...
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2 officers shot during Fourth of July festivities in Philadelphia, officials say

PHILADELPHIA -- Two police officers were shot near the conclusion of a Fourth of July fireworks show in Philadelphia. One officer received a graze wound. The other officer's condition was not ...
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LL Cool J Supports Striking Workers, Won't Perform At Philadelphia Fourth Of July Concert

LL Cool J said he won’t cross the picket line. The rapper said Thursday on Instagram that he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebration concert while AFSCME District Council 33, the ...