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Michelle Lodzinski’s conviction in son’s 1991 killing overturned by N.J. Supreme Court
It was a stunning turnaround in one of N.J.'s most infamous cold cases, which had remained unresolved for years even though Michelle Lodzinski was considered a prime suspect.
4 years ago
State legislatures in U.S. poised to act on abortion rights
At least 20 states, mostly across the South and Midwest, already have laws that would severely restrict or ban abortion if the high court overturns Roe.
4 years ago
Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law
The NDAA authorizes a 5% increase in military spending over last year, and is the product of intense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
4 years ago
Additional mobile testing sites opening in Philadelphia as COVID-19 cases surge
The demand for testing continues to rise as cases surge across the country and tri-state area.
4 years ago
After promising pilot, Bucks County expands program pairing social workers with police
A report found the first year of a pilot program in Bensalem was successful in diverting community members from arrests and mental health holds.
4 years ago
Philly will start enforcing plastic bag ban next year. Many stores aren’t ready
The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections has issued 120 warnings to 84 businesses believed to be operating in violation of the ban.
4 years ago
Wilmington schools would increase cooperation under Gov. Carney proposal
Gov. Carney’s plan calls for schools in Wilmington, which are now divided among three districts, to work together on curriculum and other things.
4 years ago
Judge sets hearing to reconsider trucker’s 110-year sentence
A truck driver sentenced to 110 years for an explosive crash that killed four people in suburban Denver moved a step closer to potentially having his prison term reduced.
4 years ago
Flu is making a comeback in U.S. after an unusual year off
The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off, with flu hospitalizations rising and two child deaths reported.
4 years ago
Can’t find a COVID test in Philly? City advises people with symptoms to ‘act like you are positive’
The Philadelphia Health Department has ordered tens of thousands of rapid, at-home testing kits, but a spokesperson says those orders are delayed.
4 years ago
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
The CDC says there is growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
4 years ago
Wolf taps a new election secretary for last year in office
Gov. Tom Wolf will have a new top election official as he enters his last year in office, naming Leigh Chapman to replace Veronica Degraffenreid atop the Department of State.
4 years ago
N.J. minimum wage goes up again on Jan. 1 amid rising inflation
One economist said what was intended to be a boost for workers when Gov. Murphy signed the minimum wage law in 2019 has now become a “catch-up game.”
4 years ago
New funding to help Pa. arts and humanities groups bring programs back or start new ones
Philadelphia organizations are getting the lion's share of some new statewide funding for the humanities from the American Rescue Plan.
4 years ago
Philly animal shelter urgently seeking people to foster, adopt dogs
The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia is over capacity, especially with dogs, and more could be on the way.
4 years ago