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The Delaware Senate has given final approval to a bill legalizing recreational marijuana, but Governor John Carney remains unchanged in his opposition.

Acting secretary of state Leigh Chapman urged voters to get their ballots in soon, and addressed concerns about access to drop boxes.

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson proposes a sweeping ordinance to increase the city’s tree cover and cool down neighborhoods.

Anthony Nero must also serve three years of supervised release once he’s freed as part of the 37-month term imposed Thursday.

Values for residential properties went up by an average of 31% compared to the last assessments in 2019, burdening homeowners across the city.

According to Angela Val, she might be the first Black woman to lead the non-profit tourism group, but she doesn’t expect to be the last.

Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.

In the GOP primary, Bill McSwain leans on rich donors, Dave White self-funds, Lou Barletta cruises, and Doug Mastriano leads with a shoestring budget.

The dark history of Native American boarding schools — where children were forced from their families and often abused — has been felt deeply across Indian Country.

The president called on Congress to provide more funding for testing, vaccines and treatments, something lawmakers have been unwilling to deliver so far.

Highlights in and around Philly this weekend include Interpol at the Met, Philly film fest, and a quirky car race and street fest in Kensington.

The Dept. of Human Services has denied an application from the Clock Tower Schools, which shares an address and phone number with the closed Glen Mills Schools.

In the Democratic primary, Fetterman leans on small donors, Lamb on PACs. And Barnette threatens to outstrip big-spending Republicans in polls.

While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.

With millions arriving to the city under the infrastructure program approved by Congress, the focus should be on green projects.