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Philly health chief: Despite virus case surge, schools should reopen for youngest students
The school board will vote on the plan Thursday.
6 years ago
Barrett was trustee at private school with anti-gay policies
The private Christian schools effectively barred admission to children of same-sex parents and made it plain that openly LGBTQ teachers weren’t welcome in the classroom.
6 years ago
NY Times: Tax records show Trump tried to land China projects
China is one of only three foreign nations — the others are Britain and Ireland — where Trump maintains a bank account, according to a Times analysis of Trump's tax records.
6 years ago
The cutest thing about the 2020 election may be Philly’s get-out-the-vote windows
Democracy is looking peak adorable through these Philly windows.
6 years ago
How the election is driving investors to Philadelphia’s ‘Opportunity Zones’
Fears of incoming Democratic control in Washington D.C. and baby boomer estate planning needs are fueling investment in certain Philadelphia neighborhoods.
6 years ago
Listen 2:07Obama to stump for Biden in Philly Wednesday
For his first in-person event of the presidential campaign, Barack Obama is visiting Philly. Before a night rally, he will meet with Black male voters.
6 years ago
Both Metcalfe and Mastriano have been vocal critics of the Wolf administration’s handling of the pandemic.
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Pa. House fails to override Wolf’s restaurant capacity veto
It would have allowed taverns and restaurants to operate at half of capacity, or more if they met state and federal social distancing standards or built appropriate barriers.
6 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs N.J. prison reform bills; wants to sign more
As Gov. Phil Murphy signs bills aimed at reforming prisons, he’s calling on the legislature to consider the rest of the recommendations from a commission.
6 years ago
McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal
The Kentucky Republican appears worried that an agreement between Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin would drive a wedge between Republicans.
6 years ago
Trump ups pressure on Barr to probe Bidens as election nears
Trump for the first time explicitly called on Barr to investigate the Bidens and even pointed to the nearing Nov. 3 election as reason that Barr should not delay taking action
6 years ago
Advocates for Black shooting victim push police transparency
About a dozen recordings from the stop show a New Jersey state trooper firing his handgun six times, killing Gordon after struggling with him on the side of the highway.
6 years ago
New York won’t enforce New Jersey, Connecticut quarantines
Cuomo said he doesn't expect residents from Connecticut, New Jersey or Pennsylvania to follow New York's rule requiring self-quarantine for 14 days for states on the list.
6 years ago
Philly Council committee votes to ban police use of tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters
The Committee on Public Safety voted in favor of the bill after two hearings wherein Philadelphians said police used tear gas and rubber bullets indiscriminately.
6 years ago
Citing coronavirus issues, doctors ask Trump to cancel Erie rally
A letter signed by more than 75 physicians statewide said such campaign events endanger public health and give a false impression that the coronavirus is “no longer with us."
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