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How Southeast Asian entrepreneurs create home on 7th Street
From secret food stalls to busy markets, South 7th Street is the place to find Southeast Asian delicacies and ingredients for cooking.
6 years ago
Listen 5:04New monument in North Philly honors women helping others survive long Pa. prison sentences
A temporary art installation acts as both a monument and memorial to honor the women and transgender people serving long sentences in Pa.
6 years ago
Wolf takes next step to start carbon emissions caps in 2022
The rule must still go through two state regulatory boards with veto power, although both are tilted toward Wolf appointees and allies.
6 years ago
Chauvin’s lawyer seeks new trial, impeachment of verdict
Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the May 25 death of George Floyd.
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Pa. lawmakers debate plan to consolidate state universities
Democrats are skeptical of the projected savings and worry about job loss. PASSHE leaders say inaction will lead to “worse outcomes.”
6 years ago
After unprecedented strain, N.J. unemployment system making improvements, commissioner says
The state’s response to the economic crisis has at times been frustrating to residents, who’ve struggled to get help processing their claims.
6 years ago
A test case at Convention Center shows big events can be done safely in Philly
A multi-weekend volleyball tournament is being heralded as a test case for a return of conventions to Philadelphia.
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Wilmington Police to launch department-wide bodycam program next month
Just days after a state task force urged use of body cameras for all Delaware police officers, Wilmington police will start training on the cams next week.
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Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
Already more than 56% of adult Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and nearly 105 million are fully vaccinated.
6 years ago
Capacity limits on Delaware restaurants, retail stores, churches to be lifted
Coronavirus rates have been on a steady decline, but are still well above the year’s lows recorded in mid-March.
6 years ago
Vincent Hughes, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes host vaccination clinics
State Sen. Vincent Hughes and wife Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes are hosting five vaccination clinics throughout West Philadelphia as part of their #StopTheVirus campaign.
6 years ago
One ritzy fundraiser shows how tough selling lobbying reform in Pa. will be
A campaign event for Jake Corman, the top Republican in the state Senate, is being organized by a company that has cornered the market on a political practice he wants to end.
6 years ago
A ‘progressive’ approach to taxing land gains traction in Philly Council
After years of drama over unfair property taxes, Council considers a land tax that advocates believe could lower assessments for some property owners.
6 years ago
Advocates push for centralized homebound vaccine plan in New Jersey
As New Jersey officials push to get more residents vaccinated, advocates are calling for them to make it easier for some of the most vulnerable people to get inoculated.
6 years ago
Listen 3:31Delaware’s Catholics, including President Biden, get new leader
Bishop-elect William Koenig will replace Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly who has led the Diocese of Wilmington since 2008.
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