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N.J. committee approves a measure that would require civics education for college students
Sen. Troy Singleton said the proposal would increase understanding of how American democracy works.
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House passes bill to prohibit discrimination based on hair
The Crown Act bill would make it explicit that such discrimination is a violation of federal civil rights law. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.
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U.S. demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner
Griner is accused of bringing vape cartridges into Russia containing an oil derived from cannabis.
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Shapiro rolls out first tax relief plan of the Pa. governor’s race
Shapiro’s plan comes out as high gas prices have made cutting gas taxes a hot topic. Shapiro says households could get a $250 payment for each passenger vehicle.
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In video call, Biden presses China’s Xi on Russia support
The U.S. is looking to deter Beijing from providing military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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‘We feel fiercely’: Kensington finds its poetic voice
After a neon mural of poetry by Kensington residents was completed, the Kensington Healing Verse project continues to guide people into creative writing.
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Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.
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Need a new roof? One Pa. lawmaker wants to help pay for home repairs for those who can’t afford it
Lawmaker’s proposal would provide $50,000 to make home repairs and weatherization improvements to help Pennsylvanians stay in their homes.
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$36 million federal grant to help reduce homelessness in Philadelphia
The HUD funds will support existing programs working to provide housing and other assistance through the city’s Office of Housing Services.
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Fringe theory cited in Pa. redistricting case could give legislatures unchecked election power
Legal experts and voting rights advocates warn the "independent state legislature doctrine" could radically alter election administration across the country.
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Putin appears at big rally as troops press attack in Ukraine
Russian forces are pressing their assault Ukrainian cities, striking on the outskirts of the capital Kyiv and the western city of Lviv.
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Philadelphia high schools to get later start time in the fall
School District of Philadelphia high schools will have a new start time of 9 a.m. starting next school year.
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‘Magical things’ can happen through fiber arts at Fishtown’s newest shop
Modest Transitions is a place for sustainable creativity, community, and meditative making. The shop is a textile and fiber arts destination.
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Listen 1:32Riverside ‘down and out’ for too long, but $42M community center coming
Kingswood Community Center in Wilmington is about to undergo a major facelift as part of the $300 million REACH Riverside project.
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Listen 2:52Kenyatta Johnson corruption case heads to trial after pandemic delays
Prosecutors say the Democrat received thousands of dollars for helping a nonprofit developer hang onto valuable real estate in his legislative district.
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