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Philly election official describes a ‘rough morning’ at short-staffed polls
While turnout has been low, poll workers say they lack the staffing they need at some polling locations.
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Pa. Primary: Krasner wins; mail ballot mistake delayed count
Stakes are high this primary election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems.
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‘We don’t want chaos in 2022’: Pa. battle over new congressional map stalled over data lag
Due to pandemic-induced delays, lawmakers still don’t have the detailed census data that states need to redraw congressional districts.
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$100 million overhaul planned for Wilmington’s ‘other’ riverfront
Delaware leaders hope to mirror the success of the Wilmington Riverfront with a massive development plan for the other side of the Christina River.
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It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Here’s what voters need to know
It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what else you need to know to vote.
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‘Watershed moment’: Philly’s new police oversight board moves forward
A Philadelphia City Council committee overwhelmingly passed legislation laying out the duties and powers of the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
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Charges dismissed against former Philadelphia police officer who pepper-sprayed protesters
Charges have been dismissed against a former Philadelphia SWAT officer who was caught on video pepper-spraying protesters on the I-676 during a BLM protest last summer.
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What you need to know about the desecration of MOVE bombing victims’ remains
How revelations regarding Penn's possession of remains from MOVE bombing victims spurred the resignation of Philadelphia's health commissioner, and what questions remain.
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The MOVE bombing was traumatic. Learning what happened to the bodies is, too.
After the MOVE bombing, the city of Philadelphia held some of the remains for 36 years. Then the answers kept changing, and things got infinitely worse.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Schools will return to full-time, in-person learning this fall
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order allowing school districts to provide remote instruction will expire at the end of the current academic year.
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Pa. coronavirus update: SEPTA to lift capacity limits in June
While capacity limits will be lifted, SEPTA will keep requiring riders to wear masks, in accordance with CDC guidance.
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After a "nightmare" year led to massive turnover among those who run Pa.'s elections, there are growing calls for standardized training to provide more support and guidance.
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Crews battling 900-acre wildfire in Little Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Fire crews have settled controlled burns to help contain the blaze and save at least 100 homes that are at risk along Stage Road and Route 9.
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Bill requiring ultrasound offer before abortion unlikely to pass Delaware committee
A Republican-backed bill that would require doctors offer an ultrasound before an abortion procedure will likely languish in the Senate Sunset Committee.
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Can moving to lower-poverty neighborhoods help kids long term? HUD awards Chester $3.5M to find out
The funding is part of an effort by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to study whether changing a child's zip code can improve their life in the long term.
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