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Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that had given some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
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Philly’s suburban municipalities embrace electric vehicle revolution with open arms
Townships and boroughs across Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties are transitioning their vehicle fleets to electric and investing in charging stations.
4 years ago
A Louisiana environmental group will be at Rehoboth Beach all summer to gain support for its fight against natural gas shipping terminals on the Gulf Coast.
4 years ago
WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
The Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
4 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bills protecting abortions for out-of-staters
The legislation moved swiftly in the Democrat-led Legislature, just a week after the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
4 years ago
Under GOP-proposed amendment, the Pa. Constitution would not ensure abortion rights
Any attempt to amend the Pa. constitution bypasses the governor and goes to a referendum, which often passes easily as it draws little attention at the polls.
4 years ago
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Trumka, Biles, McCain, Giffords
Richard Trumka had been president of the 12.5 million-member AFL-CIO for more than a decade at the time of his August 2021 death.
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Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, guilty of misconduct
Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges. But they found her guilty of conflict of interest official misconduct.
4 years ago
St. Christopher’s Hospital receives $54 million from neighboring medical institutions
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Temple Health, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and others will provide the funds over the course of the next two years.
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Casino boat sunk off Delaware shore becomes latest addition to artificial reef
The 180-foot-long Texas Star is the latest addition to a massive artificial reef system, joining hundreds of New York City subway cars and a Navy destroyer.
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U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week
Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry's problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues.
4 years ago
‘Good sign for the future’: Chester County homeless population decreases by 23%
From 2017 to 2020, the Point in Time count showed a decrease of only 48 people in Chesco’s homeless population. Over the last two years, that number has dropped by 120.
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After being closed for over 40 years, Franklin Square PATCO station ramps up construction
Located a block away from Independence Mall, the abandoned station will get a new entry and other necessary upgrades to reopen for PATCO riders.
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‘Ugly sounds we can play with’: Sound Museum Collective offers liberation through electromagnetism
An exhibition pulls electromagnetic signals out of the air and into the hands of visitors as a form of social liberation.
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Philly schools chief defends $450K consultant who surrendered teaching license
Current and former Nashville school officials say Shawn Joseph’s tenure precipitated a “morale crisis.”
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