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Pennsylvania’s carbon-pricing plan at last regulatory hurdle
The plan to impose a price on carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants in Pennsylvania is going before the Independent Regulatory Review Commission.
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White House details plans to improve housing affordability
Millions of Americans are getting priced out of ownership or stuck spending the bulk of their income on rent.
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Judge reinstates simple assault charge against ex-Philly police officer
Bologna was arrested in June 2020 after video circulated widely showing him hitting a 21-year-old Temple Student in the head with a baton during a protest.
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Ida’s remnants to bring severe storm risk, heavy rainfall to Philly region
A Tornado Watch has been issued for the entire region until 10 p.m. Wednesday, with flash flood warnings in effect.
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Pandemic prompts fresh look at Latino health care needs
Just 5% of Delaware deaths from COVID-19 occurred within the Latino community, but the pandemic has highlighted factors that limit access to health care.
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New federal funding aims to better connect Delawareans to affordable care
Westside Family Healthcare will get an increase in funding to help connect Delaware residents to health insurance via the Affordable Care Act.
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Blood drive supports those with sickle-cell disease and offers genetic testing
The Philadelphia-based Crescent Foundation and the Red Cross will host the blood drive Sept. 9 in University City. Appointments are encouraged.
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Philadelphia district, teachers union reach tentative agreement
That agreement included a safety plan to regulate conditions for a return to in-person learning, which district leaders at the time forecast would begin on Nov. 30.
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‘Have they locked the doors?’ Judge presses for details on Hershey charity spat with board member
With claims of millions of dollars unaccounted for at the Milton Hershey School, a judge considered Tuesday whether a board member's lawsuit should go forward.
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Philly region braces for heavy rain, flash floods, and isolated tornadoes brought by Ida
After cutting a path of destruction through Louisiana and Mississippi, what’s left of Hurricane Ida is headed for the northeast. Here’s what you need to know.
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Camden officials cut the ribbon on ‘The New High’
The ceremony was part all-class reunion, part celebration of the new $133 million campus, which will house four separate high schools.
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After nearly $80,000 in repairs, PhilaMOCA threatened with demolition
The Callowhill arts venue owned by the musician Diplo faces a threat from the city over problems with the historic building’s structural integrity.
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Biden praises airlift, defends departure from ‘forever war’
The last Air Force transport plane departed Kabul one minute before midnight Monday, raising questions about why Biden didn't continue the airlift for at least another day.
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Kenney says Afghan relocation effort in Philadelphia is going smoothly
From Saturday through Monday, the mayor said, 2,386 people evacuated from Afghanistan arrived at Philadelphia International Airport.
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Delaware state trooper and ‘Traffic Ace’ indicted for issuing phantom tickets to motorists
Six-year veteran Cpl. Edwin Ramirez allegedly issued electronic warnings to motorists he never even stopped for suspected violations.
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