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Redemption Roasters opened in 2022 as an employment opportunity for inmates

Redemption Roasters brewing a second chance for women incarcerated at women’s correctional facility

By Maggy Wolanske Click here for updates on this story     DENVER, Colorado (KOAA) — A local coffee company is brewing a second chance for women incarcerated at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. Redemption Roasters opened in 2022 as an employment opportunity for inmates, giving them the chance to learn new skills. Scripps News Denver learned about

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North Philadelphia native aims to change lives during his experience at Temple University

By Wakisha Bailey Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Temple University is welcoming its largest freshman class yet. One of the incoming students, a North Philadelphia native and Gates Scholar, hopes to change lives without leaving his neighborhood. “It’s common to see people say they want to fight for change,

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Boston Police released the bodycam video of Massachusetts state representative John Lawn struggling to maintain his balance

Body camera video shows Massachusetts State Rep. John Lawn struggle during drunk driving arrest

By Riley Rourke Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Newly released body camera video shows Massachusetts state representative John Lawn struggling to maintain his balance and denying a breathalyzer test during his drunk driving arrest last month. Lawn, a 56-year-old Democrat who represents Watertown, Waltham, and Newton was arrested on

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San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

San Quentin Media Fest raises funds to help people incarcerated perfect their craft

By Amanda Hari Click here for updates on this story     SAN QUENTIN, California (KPIX) — San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as San Quentin State Prison, was known as America’s most dangerous prison. Now it’s working to help inmates learn skills that they can leverage once released, including filmmaking. “We just out here showing people

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A man police suspected of "touching children" at a Minneapolis park grabbed and fired an officer's gun during his arrest on Tuesday

Man suspected of touching children at Mpls. park fired officer’s holstered gun during arrest, charges say

By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story     Minneapolis (WCCO) — A man police suspected of “touching children” at a Minneapolis park grabbed and fired an officer’s gun during his arrest on Tuesday, charges state. The gun was holstered when the shooting occurred, and no one was seriously injured, police said. The man

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Negotiations continue between the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union. Still

Possible Philadelphia teachers strike worries some parents with school year less than 2 weeks away

By Raymond Strickland Click here for updates on this story     Philadelphia (KYW) — Negotiations continue between the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union. Still, the threat of a possible strike is worrying parents and students who are preparing for a school year that starts in less than two weeks. At

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