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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."
6 years ago
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.
6 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.
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‘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.
6 years ago
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.
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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.
6 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.”
6 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.
6 years ago
A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum
The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap and address chronic funding disparities.
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‘Green Amendment’ designed to bake environmental protections into Delaware Constitution
Delaware’s Green Amendment would create a Constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment.
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Philadelphia police detective charged with assault
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division arrested Detective Robert Redanauer on Tuesday for a Dec. 27, 2020 assault, police said Thursday.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus continues call for police reform after Chauvin verdict
“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn speaks with State Rep. Joanna McClinton, a Pa. Legislative Black Caucus member, about the Chauvin verdict.
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