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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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
Investigators still reviewing Philly cops who shot 12-year-old last week
The use of force is being questioned in the case of Philly police officers who shot and killed a 12-year-old after their car was fired upon last week.
4 years ago
EPA rule would make heavy trucks cut smog, soot pollution
The proposal would require the industry to cut smog-and-soot-forming nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90% per truck over current standards by 2031.
4 years ago
Waning signups for Pa. child care program could forecast weak economic recovery
Experts and advocates fear the decline in enrollment is a sign the pandemic has forced families with low incomes to prioritize home care over earning a paycheck.
4 years ago
Supreme Court won’t review decision freeing Cosby from prison
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court last year threw out Cosby's conviction, saying the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge Cosby.
4 years ago
Crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of ‘medieval’ tactics
A third round of talks between the two sides ended with a top Ukrainian official saying there had been minor, unspecified progress toward establishing safe corridors.
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