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Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
Trump faces a single charge, “incitement of insurrection," after telling a mob of loyalists to, as he put it, “fight like hell” against election results.
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Philly growers spoke out. The result is an ‘anti-racist lens’ for city’s first agricultural plan
During 2020’s racial reckoning, Black gardeners and white urban designers working on a city plan realized they needed to confront harmful racial dynamics.
6 years ago
SEPTA expects to avoid layoffs, service cuts for now as D.C. promises $252M in COVID relief
With the latest round of federal aid, the authority ought to be able to keep things together into 2022, a spokesperson said.
6 years ago
Philly parents deeply divided over virtual school, data shows ahead of district decision
Families attending schools in affluent areas were about as likely to choose in-person instruction as families attending schools in low-income neighborhoods.
6 years ago
We can curb illegal dumping. But it will take all of Camden to accomplish
Camden resident Shamere Fletcher calls for widespread collaboration to curb illegal dumping.
6 years ago
Pa. State Police resume tracking racial data during traffic stops in response to Spotlight PA report
The data is critical to detecting potential racial profiling, but the agency had quietly stopped collecting it in 2012.
6 years ago
Murphy again slams pro-Trump rioters in N.J. State of the State speech
Although the Democrat collaborated with Trump during the early months of the pandemic, Murphy has vocally criticized him for sowing doubt about the November election results.
6 years ago
Supreme Court says women must obtain abortion pill in person
The Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that women must visit a doctor's office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will administer vaccines in Philly neighborhoods
People can sign up through a contact form. The consortium will begin administering the vaccines when Philadelphia enters Phase 1B of its distribution plan.
6 years ago
Sarah McBride and a diverse group of new Delaware lawmakers are sworn in
Delaware’s first transgender state senator was among those who took the oath of office virtually on the first day of the legislative session.
6 years ago
Mastriano campaign spent thousands on buses ahead of D.C. insurrection
The Pa. state senator is facing calls to resign after spreading misinformation about the 2020 election and orchestrating travel to D.C. on Jan 6.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers sue over Delaware River drilling ban
The GOP senators want a federal court to invalidate the ban, potentially opening a sliver of NE Pa. to what their lawsuit describes as $40 billion worth of natural gas.
6 years ago
SEPTA police investigating 7 officers who attended Trump rally that preceded Capitol riot
Seven Philadelphia transit cops are under investigation for attending the “Save America Rally" that came before insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol.
6 years ago
Delaware approaches grim milestone in COVID-19 battle
The death toll is projected to surpass 1,000 by Friday. Half of those who have died were living in nursing homes.
6 years ago
Philadelphia working with Penn microbiologists to check for coronavirus variant
Whole genome sequencing checks for coronavirus variants. The city and the university are working out the details of a partnership going forward.
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