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Delaware County awarded $1.5M federal grant for jobs program for formerly incarcerated people
The money will go towards a new program that provides training and employment services to people following their incarceration at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.
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Black Doctors’ Row receives first-of-its-kind honor from Philly Historical Commission
The area now being protected was home to prominent Black doctors, pastors, architects, small business owners, and politicians since the early 1900s.
4 years ago
Report finds ‘unnecessary’ force by agents at Rio Grande
In the report, Customs and Border Protection blamed a “lack of command control and communication” for mounted agents using their horses to forcibly block and move migrants.
4 years ago
Washington Avenue repaving to begin with hybrid solution
The compromise implements traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures east of Broad Street, while leaving the area west of Broad at five lanes of traffic.
4 years ago
The player and the game: Diversity in gaming opens pathways to new careers
“If you don’t see yourself at the table, then the things that companies are making are not going to relate to you,” he said.
4 years ago
What is the independent state legislature doctrine, and why does it matter for Pa.?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that could reshape election policy across the country, including in Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
Trump WH counsel Cipollone gives Jan. 6 testimony, new info
Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone has had an eight-hour private interview with the Jan. One committee member says he did not contradict earlier witness testimony.
4 years ago
Pa. budget would leave billions unspent, boost education funding
Pennsylvania lawmakers are starting to wrap up the state budget a week after the annual spending plan was due to be completed when the state's fiscal year ended.
4 years ago
Biden signs order on abortion access after high court ruling
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject.
4 years ago
Pa. Senate GOP advances constitutional amendment on abortion
Republican state senators are advancing a proposal to add language to the Pennsylvania Constitution stating explicitly that it does not guarantee rights related to abortion.
4 years ago
Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene of an attack that shocked many in Japan, one of the world’s safest nations and has some of the strictest gun control.
4 years ago
Multiple N.J. towns facing trash pick-up delays from single company
Several New Jersey towns served by Republic Services for trash collection are steaming about service delays brought on by staffing and equipment issues.
4 years ago
Listen 4:26Got a busted hot water heater? Philly homeowners can get help from a new fund
The organization that runs a popular heater hotline in Philly is launching a new fund, to pay for hot water heater replacements.
4 years ago
Find serenity and get sweaty at Philly’s free outdoor yoga classes this summer
From Wellness on the Waterfront to Summer Yoga Flow, Philly’s Race Street and Cherry Street Piers are full of fun, free outdoor workout classes this summer.
4 years ago
Listen 1:53Officer who killed Tamir Rice quickly leaves new police job in Pa.
Tioga Borough council President Steve Hazlett says Timothy Loehmann left the position Thursday without having worked a single shift.
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