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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.
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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.
6 years ago
‘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.
6 years ago
Barriers, police added for Pennsylvania Capitol security
State capitols around the United States have heightened security after the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week.
6 years ago
McConnell open to convicting Trump in impeachment trial
McConnell's openness was a stark contrast to the support, or at times silence, he’s shown during much of Trump’s presidency.
6 years ago
Many Black Philadelphians don’t see how white people didn’t see insurrection coming
For Black Philadelphians, last week’s armed riot at the Capitol was a show of the white supremacy that has always lived just below the surface of American life.
6 years ago
Black, Southern, gay poetry collection selected for One Book, One Philadelphia
Pulitzer-winning “The Tradition” by Jericho Brown has been picked for One Book One Philadelphia, the first time the citywide reading project chose poetry.
6 years ago
I got shot with a rubber bullet by police. It was a painful lesson about white supremacy
Getting hit by a rubber bullet helped Judith Max Palmer understand the wanton violence that Black communities experience too often at the hands of police.
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