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What happens now that the Supreme Court won’t hear Safehouse’s supervised injection site case?
The high court rejected a request to overturn an appeals court ruling. So Safehouse has a new plan: force the Biden administration to take a stand.
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Time is running out for Pennsylvanians to apply for a mail ballot in the general election
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid says voters who choose to vote by mail should submit their application as soon as possible.
5 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to dirt bikers defying city ban
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents are feeling about dirt bikers defying the city ban.
5 years ago
Listen 5:15Feds allege Councilmember Bobby Henon punished Verizon to help campaign donor
On the sixth day of the Dougherty-Henon federal corruption trial, testimony centered on allegations that Councilmember Bobby Henon abused his power to help a donor.
5 years ago
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announces long-expected run for Pennsylvania governor
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro made his long-awaited campaign for governor official in Pittsburgh Wednesday morning.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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."
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
‘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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