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The bill dictates when and how mobile van service providers can operate in Kensington as they support people who are homeless and using drugs.
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Delaware Senate delays vote on new marijuana commissioner over conflict of interest concerns
Marijuana Commissioner nominee Joshua Sanderlin has interests in two cannabis businesses. Senators say that’s an ethical problem.
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Philadelphia City Council passes bill to protect workers who speak up for rights
Employers face fines of $2,000 for each violation, such as retaliation for workers standing up for their rights, under the worker protection bill.
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What to know about John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania senator who talks about mental health
As a senator, John Fetterman has made a rightward shift on some issues, prompting some former supporters to disavow him.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries
The order from U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston blocked the administration from putting an early end to the immigrants’ temporary legal status.
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Delco Gives kicks off second annual charitable-giving marathon with community tailgates
The online portal to donate to participating nonprofits is open. The Foundation for Delaware County wants community members to blitz local nonprofits with generosity.
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Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills
In a 14-12 vote, with support from two Democrats and all 12 Republicans, the House State Government Committee advanced HB771.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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What to know about the newly opened immigration detention center in New Jersey’s biggest city
The opening of the Newark facility has sparked protests outside the fenced-in building, including from Mayor Ras Baraka.
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In last week's meeting, sources say Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and slamming his hands on a desk.
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GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism
Wendy Raymond appeared with two other college presidents in D.C. on Wednesday but was singled out for not detailing student discipline in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests.
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Mother’s Day fun, VinylCon! and Lekecia Benjamin, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:41The empty visitor center in LOVE Park now lights up with Philly immigrants, old and new
The empty visitor center shaped like a flying saucer comes to life with nightly film projections about Philly immigrants.
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Listen 1:33The 1985 bombing claimed the lives of 11 people, including five children, and destroyed dozens of homes in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia.
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Officials have been studying measures since first-year student Noelia Gómez was killed in August. The death of Marina Vasconcelos last week has accelerated efforts.
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