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SEPTA teams up with businesses to offer six months of free rides for workers
SEPTA hopes to re-invigorate ridership while also offering a perk for businesses in the region whose employees are already into using mass transit.
4 years ago
Woman charged with murder, DUI in crash that killed 2 Pa. troopers, man on I-95 in South Philly
The state troopers have been identified as 33-year-old Martin F. Mack III and 29-year-old Branden T. Sisca.
4 years ago
N.J. files brief to block an injunction over the fate of the Waterfront Commission
New Jersey intended to replace the commission with the New Jersey State Police next week. Now those plans are up in the air.
4 years ago
‘Heartbreaking loss’: Beloved Wilmington principal who cut kids’ hair killed in motorcycle wreck
Terrance Newton bonded with kids with his clippers, scissors, and compassionate words. Gov. Carney calls the principal’s death a “heartbreaking loss.”
4 years ago
Listen 2:06White House press secretary Jen Psaki positive for COVID-19
Psaki tweeted that she took a test in preparation for Wednesday’s trip and it came back positive.
4 years ago
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia receives a $5 million ‘unrestricted’ donation from Mackenzie Scott
A $5 million donation to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia will serve as a catalyst in the agency’s efforts to disrupt the cycle of poverty through affordable housing.
4 years ago
N.J. lawmakers push to make sexual extortion a crime
If enacted, the bill would make sexual extortion a third-degree crime with a penalty of five years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
4 years ago
Ukraine thwarts Russian advances; fight rages for Mariupol
The invasion has driven more than 10 million people from their homes, almost a quarter of Ukraine's population, according to the United Nations.
4 years ago
Jackson pushes back on GOP critics, defends record
Barring unexpected developments, Democrats hope to wrap up Jackson’s confirmation before Easter, though Breyer is not leaving the court until after the current session ends.
4 years ago
GOP legislators are backing Philly Dems’ housing bill. Why? Blight is a statewide issue
Several key Republicans are getting behind legislation sponsored by Philly Democrats to use surplus state funds for home repairs.
4 years ago
How one Philly testing site is navigating the loss of federal COVID funding
Congress’s decision to exclude funding for coronavirus testing, vaccine and treatment in its government spending bill goes into effect Tuesday.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania law currently puts a $500,000 limit on total damage claims per break, leaving residents, businesses, and PECO scrambling for their shares.
4 years ago
Wilma Theater presents a contemporary Ukrainian play about war
The Philly theater will present Natal'ya Vorozhbit’s “Bad Roads” (2017) about the invasion of Crimea as part of a global effort to present contemporary Ukrainian plays.
4 years ago
Powell says Fed will hike further and faster if necessary
Powell's message was more hawkish than his comments were after last week's Fed meeting.
4 years ago
In visit, Biden will thank Polish leader for refugee efforts
Poland is hosting thousands of American troops and is taking in more people fleeing the war in Ukraine — more than 2 million — than any other nation.
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