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Philly judge denies bail revocation for men accused of election interference
Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta, who drove up from Virginia, will still stand trial on election-related offenses in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy
It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, which on top of $600 provided in the most recent COVID-19 bill would bring the total to the $2,000 that Biden has called for.
6 years ago
Philly landmarks and government buildings to be guarded as inauguration precaution
Philadelphia police will be staffed in case of emergency Saturday through Inauguration Day. Commissioner Outlaw says other law enforcement are on call.
6 years ago
Watchdog: DOJ bungled ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The policy resulted in over 3,000 family separations during “zero tolerance” and caused lasting emotional damage to children who were taken from their parents at the border.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf pushing GOP to move money to help Pa. small businesses
Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to convince GOP leaders to support his scheme to reallocate state funds for business assistance. So far, they’re unmoved.
6 years ago
Biden taps Jaime Harrison to serve as Democratic chairman
The 44-year-old comes to the job with strong support from state party chairs around the country and from House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn.
6 years ago
Delaware man who waved ‘Confederate Battle flag’ during Capitol riot charged
Kevin Seefried and his son Hunter face federal charges stemming from the storming of what President-elect Biden calls the “cradle of liberty.”
6 years ago
Head of Pa.’s public university system to examine historic roots of racism in state schools
Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said he was “ashamed to admit” he had not studied how the university system has historically perpetuated racial inequity.
6 years ago
Mix of extremists who stormed Capitol isn’t retreating
Experts warn that the armed insurrection that left five people dead and shook the country could be just the beginning.
6 years ago
Unions: Passenger rails need better security, no-ride list
The unions said Wednesday that tougher security measures are needed in light of last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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‘Collingswood Prime’: N.J. borough offers free shipping to support small businesses
Collingswood residents can now utilize a fee-free shipping service to certain shops and restaurants.
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A record year for N.J. sports betting; casinos, not so much
Over $6 billion worth of bets were placed last year in New Jersey, which won a Supreme Court case in 2018 that cleared the way for the expansion of legalized sports betting.
6 years ago
Retired Delco firefighter charged with assault for hurling fire extinguisher at Capitol Police
His alleged crime appears to be separate from a different high-profile incident, in which Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick was struck and killed.
6 years ago
Philadelphia area dashboard: How are local hospitals managing COVID-19 ICU patients?
Updated weekly, our data dashboard tracks COVID cases and hospital capacity in Philadelphia and nearby counties in Pa., Del., and N.J.
6 years ago
U.S. Attorney William McSwain, antagonist to Kenney and Krasner, resigns
McSwain, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, was known for echoing the president’s priorities.
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