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Feds’ suit claims Pennsylvania city’s ‘at-large’ election system is biased against Hispanic voters
The U.S. Justice Department says Hazleton's method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts illegally dilutes the political power of its Hispanic voters.
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Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice for the first time since he suffered a concussion
Hurts threw for 2,903 yards this season with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.
7 months ago
Pennsylvania program helps overturn 50% of health insurance denials in first year, new data shows
The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.
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Listen 0:54New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar
The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.
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Listen 1:12West Philly tenants say they’ve had no heat — and no answers — for months
Locust Towers apartment tenants say they don’t understand why they don’t have heat this winter and that their landlord is ignoring their complaints.
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Listen 1:03New federal clean energy rebates are in limbo for residents of Pa., Del., and N.J.
Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.
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Listen 1:18Warming centers open as safe places in Philly during cold snap
Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.
7 months ago
Delaware inks deal with US Wind worth $128 million
US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land.
7 months ago
Listen 1:04The Philadelphia Eagles are in the playoffs. Here’s when, where and how to watch
With six Pro Bowlers, including star running back Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to bring Philly another Super Bowl ring.
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Bethany Hall-Long makes history as Delaware’s second female governor in brief stint in job
Bethany Hall-Long is the fourth Delaware lieutenant governor to briefly take on the role after the sitting governor resigns early.
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Listen 0:55Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out
Speaker Joanna McClinton and Republican Floor Leader Jesse Topper tied 101 to 101 on Tuesday before Topper removed himself from consideration.
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Philly DA aims to divert more juvenile offenders out of the adult criminal justice system
The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail, giving them a better shot at reducing recidivism.
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Listen 1:06Rollover crash with injuries leads to DUI, vehicular assault charges against Delaware lawmaker
State police say the state representative’s blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit when he pulled out from a Valero station onto a highway.
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Listen 1:31Ena Barton is an internationally acclaimed pianist who retired in New Jersey. She now teaches piano and plays the occasional concert in her 55-and-older community.
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Listen 1:14The northern Delaware park is replacing the historic Chambers House Nature Center with a center that focuses on education and recreation.
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