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Pa. lawmakers hand out millions in public contracts to law firms that fill their campaign coffers
The mutually beneficial system, entirely legal, enriches the campaigns of Pa. lawmakers, who in turn hire firms for all types of legal matters — and all paid for by taxpayers.
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Pew dashboard for Philly economy finds jobs down 8% since before pandemic
The tool provides a regularly updated look at the local economy, with results that can be filtered by ZIP code, industries, and other factors.
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Energy agency urges bigger global push to cut emissions
The International Energy Agency warns the world isn't on track to contain climate change and that new investment is needed to “jolt the energy system onto a new set of rails."
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U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic.
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Rats are running wild in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood
"It jumped up on my couch and went on the floor, and it had claws," said Nydra Skinner of the rat problem.
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These Italian Americans want Philly’s Chris Columbus statues taken down
Italian Americans have a crucial role in speaking out against the myth that we all support Columbus, or that his symbols and monuments honor us.
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Delco Council to vote on establishment of health department — pending state approval in January 2022
Delco’s health department could be created this month, but it won’t have any power until the Pennsylvania Department of Health gives the final stamp of approval.
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COVID, systemic racism among top issues at final debate between Murphy, Ciattarelli
Another debate, another clear contrast between Democratic incumbent New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.
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To oldly go: Shatner, 90, inspires with real-life space trip
As William Shatner prepares to be beamed up at age 90 for his first real-life spaceflight, he’s bringing out the awe in people around a rural Texas spaceport.
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‘Love and learning have no limits.’ Special education teacher honored as Delaware’s top of the class
Brandywine School District special education teacher Jahsha Tabron credits her success to collaboration and willingness to change.
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Delaware auditor pleads not guilty in felony indictment amid calls for resignation
Delaware Auditor Kathy McGuinness was arraigned in court Tuesday on charges including fraud and witness intimidation. Her lawyer says the indictment is full of “half-truths.”
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The former Historical Commission member said the Kenney administration pressured him to vote against the protection of the former 12th Street Gym building on 12th Street.
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Why gas prices are on the rise in the Philadelphia region, across the U.S.
Gas prices are rising in the Philadelphia region and across the country, with the average U.S. price of regular gas up 7 cents over the past two weeks.
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‘He said he could have me replaced’: City official alleges threat from Johnny Doc
The second week of testimony began Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of Philly union leader John Dougherty and City Councilmember Bobby Henon.
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Wells Fargo Center calls on Sixers, Flyers stars to explain new Code of Conduct
The arena released a YouTube video that lays it all out, featuring players like the Flyers' Cam Atkinson and the 76ers' Matisse Thybulle and Danny Green.
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