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Controversial tax breaks for AC casinos pass in N.J. Legislature
The bill would reduce how much AC casinos will pay in lieu of taxes to the local governments and school system next year.
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N.J. close to codifying same-sex marriage
Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign the legislation, which enshrines same-sex marriage into New Jersey law.
5 years ago
Delaware attorney general won’t prosecute two police officers who killed Lymond Moses
Attorney General Kathy Jennings’ report criticized officers’ training and police policies, but said prosecuting the two who shot Moses was not justified under the law.
5 years ago
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of U.S. COVID-19 cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in omicron's share of infections in only one week.
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Gym urges more oversight after PPA tries to take back $11M payment to Philly schools
The Philadelphia Parking Authority says it overpaid $11.3M to the city’s school district. Councilmember Helen Gym wants that mistake to lead to tighter oversight.
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‘Spread cheer, not COVID’: N.J. officials urge boosters, testing ahead of holidays
In the state’s final coronavirus briefing of 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey is seeing daily case counts hitting levels not seen since mid-January of this year.
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From Delaware governor to ambassador, Jack Markell confirmed for overseas role
Nearly six months after being nominated, former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate for his new role as U.S. Ambassador.
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Dozens of Olney Charter High School teachers call out sick after student’s COVID death
Alayna Thach, 17, was an honors student who was looking at colleges.
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Sens. Booker and Warren test positive for breakthrough COVID
Their announcements on Sunday of breakthrough infections come as the country deals with another surge in cases and the emergence of the omicron variant.
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How Delco Dawgs and others work to unsnarl the county’s stray animal issue
Delco has no countywide animal shelter, or even a comprehensive animal control structure, leaving cats and dogs out on the street.
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Where is the Glassboro-Camden Line? An update on a long-awaited South Jersey project
A proposed rail line from Camden to Glassboro that was first floated 25 years ago is entering a new phase. Some commuters are anxious to see it completed.
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Listen 5:03What do I need to know about the omicron variant?
Is omicron more contagious? Does omicron cause more severe illness than delta? WHYY's Health Desk Help Desk shares what you need to know about the fast-spreading variant.
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Listen 5:21New front in Pa. GOP election ‘investigation’ draws challenges
It is another step driven by former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about election fraud.
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Philadelphia skills training programs can lead to jobs with higher pay
Philadelphia’s business community is joining with community groups and universities to offer skilled training programs to fill much-needed positions.
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Philly activists help organize White House rally to combat starvation in Afghanistan
A rally outside the White House demanded the Biden administration ease sanctions in Afghanistan, to avoid millions of deaths by starvation.
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