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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
Cold temps and COVID create problems for Philadelphia’s homeless
Cold weather and a COVID surge are making things harder for those living on Philly’s streets.
4 years ago
Murphy says N.J. school mask mandate will continue, though it’s unclear how
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is working out how to keep some emergency powers in place, including keeping a statewide school mask mandate in place.
4 years ago
Murphy to sign bill to codify abortion rights in N.J.
Unlike a previous version of the measure, the bill that passed the New Jersey Legislature Mon. would not require insurance providers to cover abortions.
4 years ago
Eight facing charges in alleged Philly home-stealing ring
City prosecutors said eight people are facing charges in connection with a coordinated scheme to steal 17 homes and properties in several Philly neighborhoods.
4 years ago
Delaware indoor mask mandate returns as worst COVID spike stretches health care system
Gov. Carney had lifted his earlier mask requirement in May. But with the hospital system pivoting to ‘crisis’ care, he implores residents to join ‘the fight.’
4 years ago
Philly remembers Bob Saget as a ‘kind’ man who loved the city ‘with his whole heart’
Long before he reached fame, Saget was a graduate of Abington Senior High School and Temple University, where he attended film school.
4 years ago
Delaware hospitals declare COVID ‘crisis,’ saying they can’t provide ‘normal standards’ of care
The state’s current daily case count is three times last January’s peak. A total of 714 infected people are now in the hospital — 250 more than a year ago.
4 years ago
A new report to legislators says concerns remain about Pennsylvania’s unemployment system
Months after a multi-million-dollar computer upgrade to Pennsylvania’s unemployment system, some parts of the new system are running smoothly, but others need work.
4 years ago
Pa. GOP seeks more control over legislative redistricting
State House Republicans who just lost a key vote on new preliminary legislative district maps moved Monday to regain more control of the process.
4 years ago
How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
Symptoms of common colds, the flu and COVID-19 can overlap, so experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have.
4 years ago
Bob Saget, Philly native and beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65
The comedian, best known for his role as Danny Tanner on "Full House," graduated from Abington High School and Temple University.
4 years ago
How should we be using at-home rapid tests for omicron?
Recent research indicates these nasal swab tests may be less sensitive to the coronavirus’ omicron variant in the earliest days of infection.
4 years ago
‘Bankruptcy has to be on the table’: Receiver says police pension spiking threatens to sink Chester
The city’s fiscal emergency is worsening because of a failed pension plan. Receiver Michael Doweary is looking at all options, including bankruptcy.
4 years ago
Incoming N.J. Senate leadership team the most diverse in state history
When the 219th state Legislature is sworn in at noon on Tuesday, the overall body and its Democratic leadership will include more people of color.
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