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Redistricting forces a contentious Democratic primary in Northwest Philly
Consensus-builder vs. status-quo-disruptor: two Democratic incumbents face off in a Northwest Philly primary for the Pa. House.
4 years ago
Listen 3:17Earth given 50-50 chance of hitting key warming mark by 2026
The odds are inching up along with the thermometer. Last year, the same forecasters put the odds at closer to 40% and a decade ago it was only 10%.
4 years ago
‘Thinking outside of the box’: Delco leaders plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police
After crucial federal funding was finally secured, Delco officials plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police officers during mental health calls.
4 years ago
Owners of The Original Tony Luke’s cheesesteak shop plead guilty to tax fraud
Prosecutors say the cheesesteak shop owners bilked the IRS out of between $550,000 and $1.5 million.
4 years ago
Real estate assessment could mean higher property taxes for many Philly homeowners
About 20% of homeowners are appealing after Philly’s first assessment in several years shows some big increases in property values.
4 years ago
Child care workers rally at City Hall in Philly for raises during one-day strike
Child care workers say they deserve better pay so workers don’t leave the vital profession for fast-food jobs that are paying more money.
4 years ago
Del. State Univ. president ‘incensed’ over Georgia police drug search of lacrosse team bus
The women’s team was on its way home from playing games in Florida and Georgia when the bus was stopped. Officers ransacked their luggage but found nothing illegal.
4 years ago
Listen 1:45Weapon scans begin for Philadelphia School District middle-schoolers
The weapons screenings are taking place upon arrival for middle schoolers at six schools each day.
4 years ago
Biden starts program to provide discounted internet service
The program announced Monday could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service.
4 years ago
No end in sight for Ukraine war as Putin hails Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin used a major patriotic holiday to again justify his war in Ukraine but did not declare even a limited victory.
4 years ago
Hindu priest calls for more N.J. schools to add Diwali to their calendars
Schools in N.J. must excuse students who celebrate the Hindu holiday. But a Nevada-based Hindu priest wants the holiday added to every district calendar.
4 years ago
Sen. Anthony Williams, 23-year incumbent, has his first real challenger. He says it’s ‘insulting’
Progressive Paul Prescod is running to unseat longtime Sen. Anthony Williams. Williams says Prescod is “from a band of socialist Democrats.”
4 years ago
Listen 5:07N.J. offshore wind developer Orsted inks deal to use all union labor
N.J. offshore wind developer commits to all union labor. Building trades will develop apprenticeship programs to include women, people of color and the formerly incarcerated.
4 years ago
Nonbinary student denied choice of health class at Central Bucks school
Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.
4 years ago
Listen 2:16Spruce Street Harbor Park reopens on a drizzly Mother’s Day weekend
The weather dampened opening weekend for the season, but some families braved the cold wind to celebrate.
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