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Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden’s win dominate
A growing number of Republicans are working to overturn Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump, and a surge of COVID-19 infections is imposing limits at the Capitol.
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Some old newspaper boxes in Montco now hold marijuana pardon applications
Montco NORML and TerraVida VOWD teamed to put refurbished newspaper bins filled with pardon applications across the county. Two are in place, with more coming.
6 years ago
Another post-holiday spike is likely as the new calendar year begins. But health experts also look forward to the vaccine rollout picking up steam.
6 years ago
‘It’s getting better’: 52nd Street looks to recovery in 2021 after a tumultuous year
No small businesses closed on the West Philadelphia main street despite months of sustained losses, looting, and traumatic clashes between residents and police.
6 years ago
Official: GOP Pennsylvania House member dies
Rep Mike Reese, first elected to the state House in 2008, served as the House GOP caucus secretary in the 2019-20 session.
6 years ago
Watch out LA: Feds calculate riskiest, safest places in US
Eastern cities such as New York and Philadelphia rank far higher on the risk for tornadoes than tornado alley stalwarts Oklahoma and Kansas.
6 years ago
McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails
Spray paint on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's door in Kentucky on Saturday read, “WERES MY MONEY.” “MITCH KILLS THE POOR" was scrawled over a window.
6 years ago
Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump
Trump’s refusal to accept his election defeat and the effort to subvert the will of the voters has become a defining moment for Republicans and is tearing the party apart.
6 years ago
In Georgia, Biden’s presidency meets early defining moment
Georgia will decide which party controls the Senate and how far Biden can reach legislatively on issues like the pandemic, health care, taxation, energy and the environment.
6 years ago
Payment for summer census work comes as a holiday gift for 5 Camden teens
When a fund ran out, five teenagers were paid less than others promoting census awareness in Camden. A church gave each of them $400 before Christmas.
6 years ago
Musicians of Piffaro bring back the masque…with masks
The renaissance band is staging a COVID-safe version of the elaborate 17th-century performance from a West Philly cathedral.
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Demolition in Philly dropped by half in 2020 — Is that a good thing?
The finding cheers preservationists but forecasts a possible slowdown in development in the city heading in 2021.
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Philly closes out a violent 2020 with nearly 500 homicides
The particularly violent year gave way to more killings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, with three more murders after midnight.
6 years ago
Delaware man in plot to kidnap governor seeks release
Federal prosecutors say in court filings that Barry Croft Jr. is a “violent extremist” and that releasing him would be "unreasonable."
6 years ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increases go into effect Sunday
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are reminding drivers that toll increases go into effect this weekend along with a hefty surcharge on non-EZ-Pass users.
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