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Walt D’Alessio, the head of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., died at his home at the age of 90.
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Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base
The issue remains a critical concern, but after his dismal debate performance, Biden is now busy trying to shore up his loyal base, including Black men.
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Swing-state Democrat Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden
With control of the Senate on the line, the drama surrounding President Joe Biden is an unwelcome development for Democrats.
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Delaware picked for White House ‘Smart Shopper’ pilot program to help reduce hunger
Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.
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Listen 0:53Pa. extends human influenza testing into summer amid bird flu outbreak
More cases of avian influenza, or bird flu, are now being detected in livestock like dairy cows and other mammals, including a small number of humans.
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‘No state will be safe’: Biden campaign event in Bucks County highlights abortion rights
Amanda Zurawski nearly died due to catastrophic complications during pregnancy in 2022.
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Listen 1:10Philly city worker union AFSCME lost a court case that would have blocked Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return to office mandate on Monday.
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Listen 1:07SEPTA receives roughly $51 million in temporary budget deal. It was expecting $161 million.
SEPTA expected $161 million from the state. It will receive less than 1/3 of that to hold it over until lawmakers revisit the issue in the fall.
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I-95 construction update: Columbus Boulevard closures to start soon
Work on the I-95 cap project will reduce Columbus Boulevard to one lane in spots, which could cause major traffic delays.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores and more retailers
The bill restricts the sale of the drinks to before 11 p.m. Ready-to-drink canned cocktails have boomed in popularity in recent years.
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Previous bidder tries again with new offshore wind proposal in New Jersey
Community Offshore Wind submitted a bid Wednesday to build a wind farm off the state’s southern coast.
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Benjamin Rush Garden re-opens with a gift from the late Queen Elizabeth II
The Benjamin Rush Garden in Independence National Historic Park has been redesigned with England in mind.
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Three Mile Island considers nuclear restart as Pa. lawmakers look to new tech to meet demand
The plant’s owner is considering reopening as the demand for power rises along with new technology.
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After Biden’s debate performance, the presidential race is unchanged
Biden actually gained a point since last month’s survey, which was taken before the debate.
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Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget
The deal between the Democratic governor, narrowly Democratic-controlled state House, and Republican-led state Senate was finished two weeks after the June 30 deadline.
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