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The public could gain easy access to info about how Pa. lawmakers spend taxpayer money on perks
The bill would require legislators and staff in both the state House and Senate to post their expenses online on a quarterly basis.
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From the vaults to the walls at PAFA, women artists are front and center
The exhibition sheds light on the sacrifices and achievements by women artists throughout history to the present day.
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Listen 5:50Timeline: A history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philadelphia
In May 2020, PBS broadcast a groundbreaking five-p ...
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Pa. Republican lawmakers push bill targeting transgender girl athletes
A Republican proposal to prevent transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports is advancing in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
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FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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5 dead after pileup on Pennsylvania highway that was caught on video
Dozens of drivers lost control of their vehicles and slammed into each other during a snow squall on Monday.
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Pa. Republicans eye greater control over redistricting in response to new political maps
The proposals directly oppose the wishes of advocates who have for years pushed to remove elected officials from the process and give the power to average Pennsylvanians.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers push pro-fossil fuel bills, citing Russia’s war and need for energy security
A slate of bills reference the energy situation in Europe caused by Russia’s war with Ukraine, though many of the issues the bills would address have lingered for years.
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Russia says it will cut back operations near Ukraine capital
Russia’s deputy defense minister said that Moscow has decided to “fundamentally ... cut back" operations near the capital and another major city to “increase mutual trust."
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Why a request for West Chester district data on LGBTQ students spurs privacy worry
Officials denied most of the sensitive information sought, but the demand raised concerns about infringing rights of students and families.
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Advocates see a rise in people on the brink of displacement or already unhoused. Older adults face unique obstacles to finding new places to live.
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Listen 5:37Philly bird-watching groups are changing the way we see birds
As spring warms up and birds start to migrate, they will be met by new bird-watching groups that reflect Philadelphia’s diversity.
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Listen 4:37Gun violence prevention hotline aims to connect Philadelphians to resources
The City of Philadelphia has added a gun violence prevention hotline to its 2-1-1 services, to link callers with jobs, counseling, and other help.
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Johnson bribery trial: FBI agent details claims of ‘low-show’ work by lawmaker’s spouse
The federal case against Johnson hinges on a claim that bribe money was funneled through his wife, who collected fees from the co-defendants.
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March for voting rights and equality to mark 54 years since MLK assassination
To mark the 54 years since Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, activists from across New Jersey will march for voting rights and economic equality in Newark.
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