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Veterans Day ceremonies honor those who served in the Philly region
Numerous ceremonies mark Veterans Day in Philadelphia, including a reminder of the cost of service at Community College of Philadelphia.
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New limits would curtail lobbyist perks for Pa. lawmakers, but one leader could stand in the way
Senate President Jake Corman, who has reported accepting thousands of dollars in hospitality and transportation gifts, has yet to join fellow GOP leaders in support.
4 years ago
Glen Mills Schools wants to reopen with a new name following decades of abuse allegations
Pennsylvania shuttered the nation’s oldest reformatory school in Delaware County after decades of abuse allegations came to light. Now, it appears to be attempting to reopen.
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Biden salutes troops as ‘spine of America’ on Veterans Day
“There’s nothing low risk or low cost about war for the women and men who fight it,” said Biden.
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Can at-home COVID-19 tests make holiday gatherings safer?
Home kits are not as accurate as the PCR tests, but they have the advantage of giving results within minutes instead of days.
4 years ago
Jury in Dougherty-Henon corruption trial asks for guidance as deliberations continue
The jurors’ question may indicate they are nearing the end of their deliberations in the federal corruption trial of Bobby Henon and John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty.
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Former Philly priest pleads guilty to lying to investigators about clergy sex abuse
Former Philadelphia priest Robert Brennan, 83, changed his plea to guilty Wednesday in federal court, according to court documents.
4 years ago
Health officials say smoke over Philly from tire fire not hazardous, but urge caution
There is still particulate matter in the air from the smoke, and people near the remaining smoke or haze were advised to limit their time outside.
4 years ago
Central Bucks School Board accused of allowing hate speech during public comment
Silvi Haldipur went to Tuesday night's Central Bucks School District school board meeting to share some positivity, but what she heard horrified her.
4 years ago
1,700 units of housing are set to vanish in the next 5 years. There’s little Philly officials can do
Observers see a slow-moving storm set to destabilize a housing market that is already strained by unmet demand for decent, affordable options.
4 years ago
Listen 2:03Steve Sweeney has conceded. What does that mean for South Jersey?
N.J. Senate President Steve Sweeney has conceded his reelection bid. It’s the end of an era for South Jersey, so what comes next?
4 years ago
Listen 4:54Why is the National Parks Service teaming up with PGW on a fossil fuel project in Philly?
The government’s ambitious rhetoric around climate is too often dangerously out of step with its own actions.
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Two teens charged in connection with the police shooting of 8-year-old in Sharon Hill
First-degree murder charges are filed against two people in a gunfight near Academy Park High before the shooting by Sharon Hill police officers.
4 years ago
‘You’re more than medals’: Simone Biles to Pennsylvania women on redefining success
Over 6,000 people tuned in to hear Laverne Cox speak. Later, Olympic gymnast and advocate Simone Biles delivered a keynote speech.
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