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Plan to end Pennsylvania’s state-run liquor store monopoly gets some opposition in Philadelphia
An effort to eliminate Pennsylvania’s state-run liquor monopoly through a constitutional amendment is already running into opposition.
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‘Some kind of terrible dream’ for Ukrainian women refugees
The number of refugees reached 2 million on Tuesday, according to the United Nations, the fastest exodus Europe has seen since World War II.
4 years ago
Food ‘rescue’ groups feeding the hungry in N.J. as pandemic ebbs
Even as more people return to work, many are struggling with debts built up when they were unable to work or did not collect a regular paycheck.
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Living with COVID: Jobs have been recovered in N.J., but certainly not all
While business closures have ended, the unemployment problem has not. The latest data shows N.J. with an adjusted unemployment rate of 5.1%, the 11th highest in the U.S.
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U.S. banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’
The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission of massive sanctions.
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Effort to relieve encircled Ukrainian port put in jeopardy
The Russian onslaught has trapped people inside cities that are running low on food, water and medicine amid the biggest ground war in Europe since World War II.
4 years ago
After more than a century of trying, Congress passes an anti-lynching bill
Passage of the legislation to make lynching a federal crime is a major milestone after more than 200 attempts to pass such legislation failed over the course of a century.
4 years ago
Philly DA hopes to bring more bilingual mentors into program for troubled youth
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner says giving kids a second chance will go a long way to cutting crime. The program desperately needs mentors who speak other languages.
4 years ago
Besides water, how else am I exposed to PFAS?
Clothing, carpeting, even microwave popcorn bags may have been manufactured using some members of this toxic class of chemicals.
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Listen 2:17Trial starts for Delaware man, others accused of trying to kidnap Michigan governor
Barry Croft of Bear, Delaware joins a group of defendants going on trial today for their role in a plot to kidnap and kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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Philly’s Magic Gardens helps employees donate organs
The executive director of Magic Gardens found “joy” in donating a kidney. She changed the company's health benefits so workers can do the same.
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Listen 1:53Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting pleas in Pennsylvania and North Carolina
In separate orders late Monday, the justices are allowing maps selected by each state's Supreme Court to be in effect for the 2022 elections.
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As gas prices rise, Philadelphia area residents rethink how they work
Soaring gas prices are making life difficult for gig workers who depend on using their cars to make ends meet.
4 years ago
Most N.J. residents agree with ending the school mask mandate, poll says
According to a recent poll, two-thirds of New Jersey residents agree with ending the school mask mandate.
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Chester receiver takes city officials to court for interfering with financial recovery efforts
Receiver Michael Doweary has petitioned the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania for an order compelling city officials to cooperate with his orders.
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