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Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
White nationalists and other far-right groups loyal to Trump stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, and were among those trying to overturn Biden’s victory.
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Europe in vaccination race against COVID-19’s delta variant
Countries across Europe are scrambling to accelerate coronavirus vaccinations and outpace the spread of the more infectious delta variant.
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What’s in the water? For many in Philadelphia’s suburbs, not fluoride. Why?
Philadelphia fluoridates its drinking water, but that’s not the case in many of the towns surrounding the city.
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DEP report: Pennsylvania extracted more natural gas than ever during pandemic
Drillers in Pennsylvania produced the highest volume of natural gas on record for a single year in 2020, despite the economic downturn fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lawmakers renew call for stronger addiction treatment oversight as two Pa. providers charged
Two Philadelphia addiction treatment providers face criminal charges for allegedly bribing recovery homes for referrals and forcing patients into substandard care.
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Lead paint poisons thousands of Pa. children each year. Advocates say now is the time to act
Lead poisoning prevention experts are calling on the state to fund remediation and testing.
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Pa. lawmakers push to make sale of fireworks illegal as Philly braces for loud July 4
Philadelphia is divided on the noisy pyrotechnic displays. So is the Pa. State Senate.
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35,000 Philly residents have applied for rent relief as spending deadlines loom
The city is seeking tenants and landlords to apply for rental assistance so it can disperse state and federal money before looming deadlines.
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Racial differences in COVID mortality rates linked to unequal hospital quality, Penn study shows
Researchers looked at 10 months of data from more than 44,000 Medicare patients from 1,188 hospitals in 41 states and the District of Columbia.
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‘Please leave the fireworks to the professionals,’ Commissioner Outlaw says
Though consumer fireworks are legal within the city limits, several stipulations limit where and when they can be used.
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New U.S. LGBTQ-rights envoy sees reasons for hope and worry
Jessica Stern, soon to become the State Department's special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights, sees a mix of promising news and worrisome developments almost everywhere.
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Environmental groups pressure central Pa. food company to clean up wastewater plant
Environmental groups are pressuring a York County food processor to fix problems at its wastewater treatment plant.
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Trump ally in Pennsylvania raises 2020 election audit plan
The quest is fueled by former President Donald Trump's baseless claims that fraud was behind his loss in the battleground state.
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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.
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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.
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