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South Jersey refinery says cost-mandated fuel credits threaten its survival
New Jersey lawmakers urge EPA to reform renewable-fuels standard for small refiners.
5 years ago
Social distancing for birds? States order feeders removed amid mysterious avian deaths
Backyard bird watchers are being asked to take away feeders and birdbaths to help stop the spread of an as-yet unexplained ailment.
5 years ago
Bucks County senator announces bill to limit deals like the one that freed Cosby
State Senators Lisa Baker and Steve Santarsiero say the process that allowed the disgraced comedian to walk out of prison should not play out again.
5 years ago
6ABC
Baby on board! Philadelphia woman gives birth on SEPTA bus
Williams was due to give birth on July 21, but baby Mazir had a different plan. At around 9 a.m. on June 26, Williams went into labor on the Route 55 bus.
5 years ago
The Philadelphia Experiment
Lessons from Cosby case should serve as a cautionary tale for all of us
The court is right, but Cosby’s accusers are understandably angry.
5 years ago
Spotlight PA
After contact tracing data breach, Pa. sidesteps scrutiny on proposed $34M contract
The Pa. Department of Health is working to hire a new company under an even pricier contract to take over its contact tracing program after it fired the previous company.
5 years ago
Popular section of the Schuylkill River Trail reopened for July 4
The Schuylkill River trail between Walnut and Market reopened just in time for the Fourth of July weekend festivities.
5 years ago
Cosby’s release outrages survivors, advocates. But they say not all justice has been lost
Sexual abuse survivors and advocates point out the Pa. high court overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction on a legal matter — not a factual one.
5 years ago
Listen 1:36
Rutgers-Camden welcomes award-winning scholar as chancellor
Antonio Tillis comes to Rutgers-Camden after years with the University of Houston system. He said he’s excited to continue working with first-generation college students.
5 years ago
Why Krasner is asking Pa.’s high court to change how jurors hear use-of-force law
The unusual request is the beginning of a potentially long legal process that has delayed the trial of the first on-duty Philly officer charged with murder in nearly 20 years.
5 years ago
Jazz, swag, and shortis: Philly celebrates Wawa Hoagie Day
Wawa made over 15,000 free hoagies Thursday. The first 5,000 were donated to Philabundance ahead of an event at the National Constitution Center.
5 years ago
Delaware State becomes first HBCU to acquire another school with takeover of Wesley College
The acquisition is a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Delaware’s HBCU, says DSU president Tony Allen.
5 years ago
Philly courts just extended eviction protections again. Here’s what that means
Housing advocates call the move a win for tenants. We’ve summarized what you need to know whether you are a renter or a landlord.
5 years ago
Spotlight PA,
Redistricting reform in Pa. is dead for now, advocates say. So what’s next?
Anti-gerrymandering advocates are relying on promises from those in charge of drawing the state’s political maps to hold hearings and allow citizen input.
5 years ago
Wolf signs off on revisions to Pennsylvania medical pot law
The bill makes it easier for producers to remove contaminants such as yeast and mold from medical marijuana, to turn it into products that are topical, not to be inhaled.
5 years ago