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Future of Philly’s fight to enact local gun laws is now in the hands of state court
State law prevents Philadelphia from enacting its own gun control measures. A new lawsuit against the General Assembly aims to change that.
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N.J. data show breakthrough COVID-19 cases are very rare
COVID-19 vaccines are effective and state officials have the data to prove it. Of more than two million residents who were fully vaccinated, a small fraction got the virus.
5 years ago
Man arrested in Dunkin’ manager’s killing is suspect in 2 other murders: Sources
Keith Gibbson has been arrested following the killing of Dunkin' store manager Christine Lugo in North Philadelphia. Sources say he's also a suspect in two other murders.
5 years ago
Jobless in Pa. livid over new unemployment system errors as state declares victory
A new wave of problems blocked numerous people from filing for benefits they had already been approved for.
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The $64 billion pension fund claimed in a new IRS filing that its previous disclosures were poorly worded and filed in "error."
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The four-way battle for the GOP gubernatorial nomination was the main draw statewide.
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How to create a certified wildlife habitat using native plants in your backyard
'Morning Edition' host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Dianne Moore, a health coach who created a certified wildlife habitat with native species.
5 years ago
Listen 5:15Chester activists denounce a new Philadelphia Union-Subaru partnership as environmental injustice
A new partnership will make Subaru Park in Chester the first-ever “zero landfill” stadium in MLS, but local incinerator opponents are sounding the alarm.
5 years ago
Philadelphia gun control lawsuit: City and state to clash in court hearing
The city is asking the court to invalidate a Pa. rule that makes it illegal for municipalities to pass their own measures aimed at curbing gun violence.
5 years ago
Carstarphen wins Democratic primary in Camden, vows to be ‘mayor for everyone’
Carstarphen’s win was seen as a fait accompli, given his support from the S. Jersey Democratic machine. His challengers resolved to keep challenging the status quo in Camden.
5 years ago
Ciattarelli wins N.J. GOP primary for governor. Now it’s Murphy’s race to lose
Former N.J. Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will now challenge Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy in November.
5 years ago
Listen 2:05Pa. House votes to end disaster declaration, relaunch unemployment work requirements
The Pa. legislature is able to flex this new power because voters approved a constitutional amendment during the May 18 primary limiting a governor’s authority.
5 years ago
Pa. House Republicans advance ban on abortions over Down syndrome diagnoses
Doctors who perform an abortion would have to provide a written statement that it was not motivated in any way by a prenatal diagnosis or test indicating Down Syndrome.
5 years ago
Houlahan decides against running for U.S. Senate in 2022
Houlahan's entry would have brought a considerable presence to the race for the Democratic nomination from the heavily populated southeastern corner of Pennsylvania.
5 years ago
Protesters stage mayor’s office sit-in to oppose Philly business tax cuts
The progressive activists staged a sit-in within Mayor Jim Kenney’s office. They oppose proposed cuts to the city’s business and parking taxes.
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