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New Jersey sees 74% increase in child pornography arrests since 2020
The state’s top law enforcement agent to those possessing and distributing child porn: If you harm our kids, we’re going to catch and prosecute you.
6 months ago
Listen 1:13The governor wants to raise new revenue by changing the personal income tax brackets and increasing fees on cigarettes, state parks and roads.
6 months ago
Listen 0:54Philly nonprofit is giving cash to families to jumpstart their way to the middle class
Organizers say that residents can’t budget their way out of poverty and would benefit from a cash influx and an economic mobility counselor.
6 months ago
Listen 0:59Without interest from Penn, St. Joe’s nears sale of first properties on USciences campus
Developments have been proposed for three outlier sites. But some speculate that one of Philly’s “eds and meds” heavyweights could still enter the mix.
6 months ago
March 27-March 30: Philly’s Health and Healing Expo, an after-hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution and Barely Dead in Del. are among the highlights.
6 months ago
Listen 5:23Philly’s Zero Fare program for low-income residents is not in Mayor Parker’s budget
To continue the free transportation program for low-income Philadelphians, it would cost the city $30 million each year.
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Listen 0:54Former Philadelphia detectives found guilty of lying under oath in Anthony Wright trial
Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski were found guilty of lying during the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright. Martin Devlin was acquitted of all charges.
6 months ago
The decline in New Jersey drug overdose deaths follows a nationwide trend, as most states are seeing a drop in deaths involving substances like fentanyl.
6 months ago
Listen 1:15Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
The agency is responsible for monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting foods and hospitals and overseeing health insurance programs for nearly half the country.
6 months ago
Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season
The team named Brad Shaw the interim coach, starting with Thursday’s game against Montreal.
6 months ago
Philadelphia City Council weighs small business tax exemption dilemma as some push to double it
Tax relief on the first $100,000 of revenue for businesses in Philadelphia could either be eliminated or doubled in the next city budget.
6 months ago
Listen 0:59Southern Delaware faces a growing doctor shortage. Leaders are considering whether a new medical school could help address the gap.
6 months ago
Listen 1:29PA Groundhogs and the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education monitor for novel and emerging substances by testing submitted street drug samples.
6 months ago
Listen 3:53The Signal attack plan messages: What we do (and don’t) know
Were federal laws were violated? Was classified information exposed on the commercial messaging app? Will anyone face consequences for the leaks?
6 months ago
Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report
A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.
6 months ago
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