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Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels
A new study by climate scientists at Global Carbon Project finds that the world is on track to put 36.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the air this year.
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One thing seems clear based on early election returns: Results varied dramatically depending on the underlying politics of a district.
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‘Like a Samson to the Goliath’: The GOP novice who could unseat a South Jersey powerbroker
Senate President Steve Sweeney, one of N.J.’s most powerful Democrats, could lose his seat to Republican Edward Durr in another close race.
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Some mail-in ballots still must be counted. But those votes usually lean Democratic, and unofficial winners have emerged in the County Council race.
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Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has won reelection over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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‘Turkey, football, and a late afternoon nap’: Philly Thanksgiving Parade to return to the parkway
Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning to a live event after going virtual last year.
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Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community
Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.
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Thousands of Delaware kids 5 to 11 eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The shots will be available at some pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and at four state-run vaccine sites.
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Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: No winner, no loser yet in New Jersey governor’s race
Another unknown that many had assumed would have been easily answered by Tuesday’s results: How powerful will Democrats be in the Legislature?
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Philadelphia orders thousands of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children
More than 20,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds have been ordered, to be administered as soon as they are received.
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A lawsuit against Clearfield County could at least pause the establishment of one of the largest and private detention centers in the northeast.
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Not sure what to do with your lawn signs post-election? Montco will recycle them for you
Instead of sending campaign signs to the landfill, Montgomery County wants residents to consider recycling them at one of their 15 drop-off sites.
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Roll up your sleeves: Kids’ turn arrives for COVID-19 shots
Pediatricians’ offices, pharmacies, hospitals, schools and health clinics were poised to begin the shots after the final OK late Tuesday.
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2021 Election: GOP nets Pa. Supreme Court seat; Pittsburgh gets 1st Black mayor
Amid light turnout around the state, Republican Kevin Brobson beat Democrat Maria McLaughlin to serve a 10-year term on Pennsylvania’s highest court.
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How common are serious breakthrough COVID cases, really?
The short answer is: They’re still extremely rare. But experts warn that the way we talk about the vaccine has set it up to seem like a failure.
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