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Pa. voters give legislature more power to override governor during emergency declarations
Republicans in Pennsylvania have won a significant victory in their efforts to curtail a governor’s power in emergency situations.
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Gainey likely to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor; Peduto concedes in Democratic primary
State Rep. Ed Gainey appears to have defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto, the first time a sitting mayor has lost a re-election bid in modern memory.
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A year into the pandemic, there’s good news and bad news about child care closures in Philadelphia
Fewer Philadelphia child care providers closed permanently during the pandemic than some early childhood groups predicted last year.
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Temple teams up with Prevention Point to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Kensington
Temple’s College of Public Health and Prevention Point Philadelphia will host low-barrier, community vaccine clinics twice a week at Step Up to the Plate’s “Love Lot.”
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Sculptures to sprout along the Delaware River waterfront all year
Works by Tracey Emin and Sam Moyer will launch an ongoing program to present major public artwork along Philadelphia’s waterfront.
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Delaware won’t check for ‘vaccine passport’ when mask mandate ends, Gov. Carney says
The governor is lifting his masking mandate outdoors and indoors except for crowded settings, though he says federal guidance is confusing.
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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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