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World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
The human rights organization's annual report says powerful governments, including the U.S., Russia and China, have led a global disregard for international rules and values.
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Ambivalence and protest votes: Pa. primary exposes challenges for Biden, Trump in race for president
Less than 18% of registered voters in Philly voted in Tuesday’s election — considerably lower than the 20–25% usually seen on primary day.
8 hours ago
Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up
A redesigned form on the outside of mail-in ballot envelopes didn't prevent some voters from failing to complete it accurately, meaning some primary votes won't count.
10 hours ago
Wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest between Camden and Burlington counties in New Jersey
Crews are on the scene of a wildfire burning in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest.
11 hours ago
Photo essay: Primary Election Day 2024 in the Philly region
Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.
12 hours ago
New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next
New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.
14 hours ago
Bryan Cutler survives primary challenge, Kevin Boyle loses Pa. House seat
Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.
15 hours ago
Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump
Haley won almost 17% of Pennsylvania's primary vote Tuesday, or 1 in 6 votes, to Trump's 83%, despite not campaigning for president since she ended her bid in early March.
15 hours ago
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine.
15 hours ago
Bridging Blocks: Philly’s ‘missing middle’ wage jobs make career matchmaking harder, residents say
For a city of its size, Philadelphia has fewer middle-wage jobs than New York City, Baltimore, Nashville and D.C., research from The Pew Charitable Trusts shows.
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Listen 1:07The ballot question asked voters if the city should help RCOs pay the costs of lawsuits.
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Tiger Transit’s shift to all-electric is expected to save about 500 metric tons of carbon emissions a year.
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Listen 2:47McClelland defeated her Democratic primary opponent Ryan Bizzarro to win the party’s nod for state treasurer. She’ll face Garrity, the incumbent, in November.
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Democrat DePasquale, Republican Sunday win Pa. attorney general primaries
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday will go head-to-head in the race for Pennsylvania attorney general in November.
1 day ago
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The revised legislation extends the deadline, giving ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok, and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
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