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Pa. House votes to halt PennDOT plan to toll bridges for repairs
State representatives voted 125 to 74 for requiring legislative approval of specific proposals to add tolls.
4 years ago
Black Clergy of Philadelphia not satisfied with city’s Rebuild plan progress
Last month, the clergy organization gathered to discuss the same problem: deteriorating facilities and lack of programs in areas where gun violence is the most prevalent.
4 years ago
Rittenhouse lawyers ask judge to declare mistrial over video
Kyle Rittenhouse’s attorneys have asked the judge to declare a mistrial, saying the defense received an inferior copy of a key video from prosecutors.
4 years ago
Phanatic is back! Original Phils mascot can stay in Philly
A legal dispute between the Phillies and the mascot's creator previously forced the team to give baseball's most beloved native of the Galapagos Islands an extreme makeover.
4 years ago
Pa. moving forward with rule to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in water
On Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Protection presented a draft rule on PFAS standards for the state’s nearly 3,000 public water systems to EQB.
4 years ago
After a Harrowgate firebombing, City Council is considering a bill that would allocate $500,000 to help people under threat of retaliatory violence.
4 years ago
As Pennsylvania’s GOP gets more conservative, labor unions are back in the crosshairs
Pennsylvania’s GOP leaders are seeing new opportunities to weaken public sector unions.
4 years ago
Trenton approves $10 million overhaul of its emergency radio system
After nearly being shut down last month, New Jersey’s capital city will replace its emergency radio system for first responders which had been riddled with service issues.
4 years ago
Banning second jobs, publicly financing campaigns: How Philly Council could prevent corruption
Philly Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez called for reforms immediately after news broke of her colleague Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction.
4 years ago
Vaccine Champion Program combats misinformation
The program is a collaboration between Philly Counts, Independence Public Media Foundation, and FunTimes Magazine.
4 years ago
Listen 6:00Boosters for all adults in U.S. closer with panel meeting set
The panel advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in setting vaccination recommendations for U.S. doctors and the general public.
4 years ago
Pa. mask mandate must expire Dec. 4, judge rules in latest twist
A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday said an order that requires masks inside K-12 schools and child care facilities to contain the coronavirus must expire Dec. 4.
4 years ago
After 4 years in prison for bribery, Rick Mariano has advice for Bobby Henon
Rick Mariano, who spent 4 years in prison for accepting bribes while serving as a Philly Council member, urged Bobby Henon to resign after his conviction.
4 years ago
As John Dougherty resigns after bribery conviction, Mayor Kenney offers praise
As Local 98 prepares to move forward with new leadership, Mayor Jim Kenney noted the contributions made by Dougherty.
4 years ago
Mummers Parade will be back on Broad Street New Year’s Day
After a pandemic hiatus in 2021 and a 2020 parade marred by some members in blackface, Mummers Parade organizers are promising an event “welcoming to all.”
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