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Top Pa. senator’s campaign revives lawsuit against journalists over public records fees
The campaign of Sen. Joe Scarnati is appealing the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking thousands in fees for providing records of campaign expenses to a Spotlight PA journalist.
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‘We really want to avoid a lockdown’: Delco officials warn of COVID-19 surge overwhelming hospitals
In the past week alone, the county reported more than 200 new cases in three days. On Thursday, there were 223 new cases, not far from the spring peak.
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Former Philly officials, contractor’s employee charged with embezzling Parks & Rec, voucher funds
Leo Dignam, a former city assistant managing director, is one of three people charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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‘Swamp Hotel’ bought by New Castle County for $19.5M to serve homeless people
The remote hotel near wetlands off I-95 south of Wilmington led to struggles attracting guests. The county snapped it up at auction using federal coronavirus relief money.
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Listen 2:32Pa. coronavirus update: No new mitigation efforts planned — for the moment
“We will continue to discuss that,” state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We want to be very strategic in terms of what we do.”
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Montco punts decision on virtual school after backlash from angry parents
After hours of public testimony — virtually all of it against a proposed shutdown — the Board of Health abruptly postponed a vote scheduled for Thursday.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. overnight indoor dining restrictions take effect
Murphy said eateries were turning into de facto clubs overnight, and public health experts worried the crowded indoor gatherings could contribute to the increase in new cases.
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709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalates
Cases are rising in 49 states, and deaths are increasing in 39. The nation has now recorded 240,000 virus-related deaths and 10.3 million confirmed infections.
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N.J. bars and restaurants figure out next course in keeping business open
Some bars and restaurants were treading water when New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on indoor dining and bars.
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Listen 2:13Stressors, stigma and self-care were the focus of a virtual community conversation sponsored Wednesday night by WHYY.
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What New Jersey’s cannabis ballot measure could mean for Pennsylvania
Pa. faces a new dynamic if and when it considers whether to pursue its own recreational marijuana legalization measure.
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They rejected Trump, but stuck with Republicans down-ballot. Meet Pa.’s ticket splitters
Across Pennsylvania, and especially in populous areas like the Philadelphia suburbs, voters sent mixed signals and down-ballot Republicans far out-performed Trump.
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Listen 4:12Biden election could be big boon for Delaware tourism
Delaware tourism leaders hope for a big jump in visitors after seeing networks from around the world fixated on the Wilmington Riverfront for Joe Biden’s election win.
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This week’s “Things to Do” features Jewish culture celebrated virtually, an online dance party, and the return of ice skating.
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Listen 5:48Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
In a statement Wednesday night, Biden suggested he chose Klain for the position because his longtime experience in Washington had prepared him for such challenges.
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