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Some in the GOP parrot far-right talk of a coming civil war
There are parallels between now and the run-up to the Civil War, including a national election that ended with Lincoln in 1860 and Biden in 2020, who many rejected as winners.
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Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call
In dribs and drabs, governors responded, some agreeing to send an extra dozen, 100 or even 1,000, while others said no.
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NJ sues federal government, saying ‘forever chemicals’ at military bases polluted drinking water
Two of the so-called “forever chemicals” have entered groundwater on and surrounding the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and at two other bases at Trenton and Earle.
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Despite challenges, Martin Luther King’s legacy lives on at namesake school in Philadelphia
Five decades later after Martin Luther King’s assassination, the neighborhood school is fighting to provide a high-quality education.
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Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it ‘vote of conscience’
The uncertainty of the scheduling reflects the fact that Democrats do not want the Senate trial to dominate the opening days of the Biden administration.
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Opera Philadelphia uses ‘Soldier Songs’ to explore post-traumatic stress
The opera-turned-film is based on interviews with combatants in five different American wars.
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Philly police: Face masks are the ‘number one obstacle’ for homicide investigators
The department’s homicide clearance rate dropped significantly last year. Police say shooters wearing face masks is a big reason why.
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Biden candles, beer, and ‘hardcore’ T-shirts are part of inaugural spirit in Delaware
There’s also an Amtrak-themed Biden beer. Wilmington shoppers have lots to choose from to get their presidential fix.
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The Capitol insurrection was never about the election. It was about white supremacy.
What else explains how people can think it’s perfectly within their rights to try to overthrow the government because their guy didn’t win?
14 hours ago
Administrative law judges recommend PUC toss out DELCORA deal
The state Public Utility Commission must sign off on the long-contested $276.5M sale of Delaware County’s wastewater system to Aqua Pennsylvania.
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More charges dismissed in Mariner East ‘buy-a-badge’ scheme
The security firm employee had been charged in connection with an alleged bribery scheme related to Mariner East pipeline construction in Chester County.
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Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start
Biden spoke a day after unveiling a $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” to confront the virus and provide temporary support for a shaky economy.
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‘Just a trailblazer’: Philly mourns the loss of KeVen Parker, Ms. Tootsie’s owner and entrepreneur
Parker leaves memories of delicious soul food and a generous spirit that lifted others, including many young people he mentored and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Philadelphia aims to be carbon neutral by 2050
Hopeful the incoming Biden administration will help it address climate change, the city now has a goal of achieving carbon-neutral emissions by 2050.
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Doctors say new guidelines for ‘Bupe’ will help Philly fight opioid crisis — and save lives
The change comes as national overdose tolls rise to historic highs. Buprenorphine, or “bupe” can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without a high.
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