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No lay-offs, more cleaners and more service: SEPTA proposes forward-looking $1.5B budget
The transit agency’s spending plan relies on a temporary cash infusion of $1.5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
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Farmers Against Hunger plants base on a former Delran farm
A parcel of a former peach farm, now a Burlington County park, will return to agricultural purposes, grow produce, and teach the community about agriculture.
5 years ago
Evidence in Chauvin case contradicted first police statement
“If it wasn’t for this 17-year-old who took the video, Derek Chauvin would in all likelihood still be on the police force training officers."
5 years ago
US health panel urges restarting J&J COVID-19 vaccinations
A U.S. health panel says it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
5 years ago
High court moves away from leniency for minors who murder
In a dissent, a liberal justice accused her colleagues of gutting earlier decisions that said life without parole sentences for people under age 18 should be rare.
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Philadelphia developer has big plans for Atlantic City’s Showboat
“We're going to be the first true year-round family resort in Atlantic City."
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Heeding pleas, Philadelphia revises district budget to add positions to schools
The budget changes follow a citywide survey, focus groups, and a coordinated campaign by principals and their union to guarantee five key positions in every school.
5 years ago
How N.J. is trying to reduce police violence in the wake of George Floyd’s murder
N.J. was already in the midst of an effort to reduce police use of force against civilians when Floyd was murdered. Here’s where these efforts stand now.
5 years ago
‘A New View’ in Camden: Citywide project to tackle illegal dumping through public art
Artists have transformed six places along Camden’s public transit corridors for the next six months. The larger goal is to boost civic pride and economic development.
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Listen 5:29After Chauvin verdict, here’s the status of police reform proposals in Pennsylvania
After George Floyd’s death, Dems saw a rare opportunity to pressure the GOP to act on policing reform. Here’s where things stand.
5 years ago
Listen 1:56Philly launches ‘litter task force’ ahead of street cleaning reboot
The volunteer group would guide a $62 million effort to reintroduce street sweeping.
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Chester County reaches consent decree for oversight of Mariner East pipeline builder
The agreement allows Chester County to hold the company accountable for any future violations of permits issued by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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NJ to bake climate change risk into policies, share costs
And while not putting a price tag on anything, the report acknowledges the obvious: this is going to be expensive.
5 years ago
Bill would offer legal avenue for medical monitoring of PFAS exposure
Congressional Democrats including Madeleine Dean introduced a measure in the House and the Senate to bring “long overdue accountability.”
5 years ago
City Council demands answers on Philly sheriff’s sudden move to online sales
Under pressure, officials admitted that the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office had entered into a six-year contract with Bid4Assets without issuing a public request for proposals.
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