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The suit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, and is the latest in a slew of police brutality cases brought against the Philadelphia Police Department.
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Delco debuts Wellness Center as COVID-19 vaccination effort intensifies
The new facility will serve as a vaccination and testing site — and eventually the headquarters for the future county health department.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Second-dose confusion addressed; teachers ‘on deck’ for the shot
Some New Jersey residents, workers, and students who got their first shot of the coronavirus vaccine are struggling to figure out how to get their second.
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Pa. coronavirus update: North Philly health center vaccinates its patients
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said organizing vaccination events at small health centers will help build community trust in the immunization.
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‘It’s refreshing’: Delaware Sen. Carper applauds Biden’s climate moves
After four years of combating moves to roll back environmental protections, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware is happy to see Pres. Biden’s quick reversal.
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Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis
The orders target federal subsidies for oil and other fossil fuels and halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters.
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Allentown teacher fights suspension over DC protest
The district asserted the teacher “was involved in the electoral college protest that took place at the United States Capitol Building.”
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Child sexual abuse lawsuit ‘window’ in Pa. moves near referendum
If the state Senate follows suit, the proposal could be on the election ballot for approval by voters in the May 18 primary.
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Pennsylvania Senate OKs $912M pandemic recovery aid bill
Most of the $912 million being directed by the bill is federal aid approved by Congress in last month's coronavirus recovery package.
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Philly police chief OK’d use of tear gas on protesters and residents, investigation finds
The controller’s report reveals new details about the internal dialogue between officials grappling with how to respond to unprecedented public unrest.
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US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
DHS points to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” in the weeks since Biden took office.
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Solar panels from a wastewater authority? In Centre County, renewable energy has an unlikely booster
By promoting solar, agency hopes to convince state it's also cutting nitrate emissions.
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Philly plans to offer in-person K-2 classes in February — making third attempt at reopening
The new plan calls for pre-K through grade 2 students to return on Feb. 22. But there are signs that the city’s teachers union will oppose.
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GOP signals unwillingness to part with Trump after deadly insurrection
Former President Donald Trump’s loosely organized political network is testing its grasp on the Republican Party ahead of his Senate impeachment trial.
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Superintendent Katrina McCombs plans to close four neighborhood schools. Camden Education Association President Keith Benson hopes to appeal.
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