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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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Listen 5:56Nine COVID-19 outbreaks in 100-plus Philly private schools since the fall, health department says
After five months of in-person instruction in more than 100 private schools in Philadelphia, health officials report nine outbreaks of COVID-19.
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The rise of the ‘overlay’: How an obscure zoning tool is shaping Philly’s future (again)
In a year when many land use matters were disrupted by the pandemic, City Council created six new neighborhood overlays aimed at shaping development.
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Listen 1:44Wolf faces criticism from left and right for slow, confusing vaccine distribution
Pennsylvania Democrats are breaking rank to publicly express misgivings about the Wolf administration’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Calls to ban firearms in Pa. government buildings intensify following Capitol insurrection
"Good democracy thrives on strong discussion, but potential violence has no place in the conversation."
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An analysis shows that more than 300 senior care homes did not have a scheduled vaccine clinic as of Jan. 17, while hundreds more weren’t covered by a federal partnership.
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