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Pa. among states seeking gun waiting periods after shootings
Lawmakers and advocates say if the suspect in the deadly Atlanta-area shootings had been forced to wait before getting a gun, he might not have acted on his impulse.
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Minus a working federal autism committee, advocates pushed for COVID-era change
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee has been out of session for the past year, but others worked to advance coronavirus-related concerns.
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Listen 1:31The sponsor is a retired teacher who was shocked that Ronnie Williams could remain on the Colonial school board after being charged with raping two boys.
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What the new child tax credit means for you
One of the biggest changes in the new stimulus is an expanded tax credit for families with kids. Here’s what it would mean for you.
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Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
Particularly in the House, which remains partly shuttered by the pandemic and where lawmakers heard gunshots ring out during the siege, trust is low.
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In French woods, rivals take aim at Pa. Sen. Mastriano’s WWI research
The World War I exploits of Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano a degree, a book deal — and academic backlash.
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Asian women say shootings point to relentless, racist tropes
They say they’ve often had to tolerate racist and misogynistic men who cling to a narrative that Asian women are exotic and submissive.
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As gun violence continues to surge, organizers unite for a peace march in Southwest Philly
With no sign of a stop to the shooting, organizers arranged the march Saturday at 52nd & Pentridge streets, where Antonio Walker Jr. was killed.
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Ban on meal, lodging payments for Pa. lawmakers introduced as constituents sound off in anger
The bill has just four co-sponsors, a reflection of how difficult it is to garner support in Harrisburg for measures that pare back government perks.
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1 dead, 5 wounded in shooting at 150-person Philadelphia party
"There were at least 150 people in there that fled and believed they had to flee for their lives, so that’s a pretty big deal,” Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.
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Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Officials said the risk was too great to admit ticket holders from overseas during a pandemic. The Japanese public has also opposed fans from abroad.
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Battling older adults’ greater social isolation during COVID-19
Before the coronavirus struck, loneliness was an “epidemic” among the elderly in the U.S. The pandemic revealed it was just part of the problem.
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The ‘lungs of our city’: Philly offering 1,000 free trees for residents to plant at home
Up to 1,000 residents will be able to receive a free tree to plant on their property thanks to TreePhilly, a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation program.
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The oldest Philadelphian, 108, gets her COVID vaccine
Ruth Hopson survived the 1918 flu pandemic, and is preparing to outlive COVID-19.
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Kensington residents share concerns about Somerset Station closure with SEPTA
In a virtual meeting, Kensington residents, city officials, and SEPTA leaders spoke about the challenges faced at the station, which will close Sunday.
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