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Harriet Tubman statue arrives in Philadelphia in time for her 200th birthday
The nine-foot-tall sculpture will reside on the apron of City Hall until the end of March when the city will celebrate the anniversary of her birth in March of 1822.
4 years ago
Listen 1:26Gov. Wolf vetoes measure to block Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative entrance
In his veto message, Wolf said the regulation “is a vital step for Pennsylvania to reduce carbon emissions and achieve our climate goals.”
4 years ago
Infant, 3 crew members suffer non-life threatening injuries in medical helicopter crash
Officials said it is a "miracle" no one on board was critically injured.
4 years ago
Philly hospitals ‘extremely stretched’ with COVID patients, but health officials see some hope
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are still high in Philly overall, straining hospitals, city health officials said, but new positive cases are down slightly from last week.
4 years ago
Climate change: Athletes noticing the danger of manmade snow
Skiing crashes are becoming more common as climate change reduces the availability of natural snow, forcing racers to compete on tracks with the manmade version.
4 years ago
Wolf: Vaccine is strategy to fight COVID-19, not shutdowns
“The vaccine is our strategy and people need to get the vaccine," Wolf said.
4 years ago
Pa. legislature’s redacted legal bills flout court ruling, leave taxpayers guessing
As lawmakers shielded details of their legal spending last year, they spent an additional $35,000 in taxpayer money to fight efforts to make the information public.
4 years ago
New prison sentences possible for N.J. juveniles in murder cases
Exactly how many prisoners now serving sentences longer than 20 years will be impacted is unclear, but the ruling makes them eligible for reconsideration immediately.
4 years ago
Biden on voting rights passage: ‘I’m tired of being quiet!’
Some voting rights advocates planned to boycott the speech and instead spend the day working. “We’re beyond speeches. At this point, what we need ... is federal legislation."
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers nearing deadline for new congressional map. Here’s what’s next
The state House is planning to pass a Republican-drawn draft by Wednesday. Gov. Wolf has signaled he’d veto that version. Courts seem poised to intervene.
4 years ago
Phoenixville’s wastewater treatment plant to get a first-of-its-kind upgrade
The borough’s wastewater treatment plant is currently the largest user of energy in the municipality — but not for long, Phoenixville officials say.
4 years ago
What to know about fire safety rules for your Philadelphia home or apartment
Whether you live in an apartment building, rowhouse apartment, or single-family home, here’s what you should expect when it comes to fire safety.
4 years ago
Delaware lawmakers start third year of pandemic-limited meetings in Dover
With COVID-19 case numbers soaring, the Delaware General Assembly will regroup in Dover for the start of a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
4 years ago
N.J. Legislature passes bill to allow police to review body camera footage in some cases
The original bill was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy last year. The new measure lays out cases in which police would not be allowed to review the footage.
4 years ago
Invoking Jan. 6, Dems pivot to fight for voting legislation
Democrats are mounting an impassioned bid to overhaul Senate rules that stand in the way of their sweeping voting legislation.
4 years ago