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Pa. bills on poll watchers, earlier presidential primary advance
The state's primary during presidential election years would be moved from the fourth Tuesday in April to the third Tuesday in March.
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Jan. 6 hearing: Trump told Justice Dept. to call election ‘corrupt’
Former top DOJ officials say Trump contacted the agency’s leader “virtually every day” and strove in vain to enlist officials in his bid to stay in power.
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Wynton Marsalis and Bucks-Montco Pride Fest are also among Philly, Delaware, and N.J. events this weekend for the kickoff of the official summer season.
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Listen 5:20Stuck in the House: Delaware bill requiring permit and training to buy handguns languishes
Under the bill, prospective buyers would have to complete a training course that involves gun safety and storage instruction, plus the live shooting of at least 100 rounds.
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Listen 1:41Mayor and police express optimism in dealing with gun violence
Officials gave an update on ongoing gun violence prevention, along with discussions on curfews and lawsuits against state and/or federal government about guns.
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CDC panel recommends U.S. seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
U.S. officials currently say that all Americans 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season.
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For Philly mayoral wannabes in City Council, this year’s budget starts their campaigns
What some council members were backing for the Philly budget points to themes you’ll be hearing in the 2023 campaign for mayor.
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Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
Russian state-run news agency Tass reported last week that Griner's detention was extended until at least July 2.
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Fanatics founder Michael Rubin selling stake in 76ers
Rubin was part of the ownership group when it purchased the 76ers in 2011 for $290 million.
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Easttown Township bans plastic bags, as advocates push to eliminate Styrofoam across the ‘burbs
Easttown Township has become the seventh municipality in Pennsylvania — and the third in Chester County — to pass a plastic bag ban. More bans are on the way.
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‘Heightened alert’: Abortion providers brace for ruling
In her first week on the job at a Philadelphia abortion clinic, Amanda Kifferly was taught how to search for bombs.
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‘Aware in Care’: Parkinson’s Foundation recruiting volunteers to educate hospital staff
Annie Brooks says it’s not uncommon for health care professionals to have misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. The “Aware in Care” campaign aims to change that.
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Pa. GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
It was the second week in a row that Republicans in the Judiciary Committee used their majority to defeat Democratic proposals to address the country’s gun violence plague.
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Federal grant helps counsel Philly homebuyers on buying and retaining their homes
The plan will use $350,000 in federal Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Brendan Boyle to help people buy a home or prevent foreclosures.
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Three N.J. police departments to learn how to identify families dealing with addiction
State officials are launching a program that trains law enforcement and social service providers on how to identify families dealing with addiction.
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