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Woman arrested after 184 cats rescued from ‘deplorable’ conditions at Del. home
Linda Favre, 65, of Camden-Wyoming, was arraigned on 19 charges, including animal cruelty.
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How one of Philly’s richest neighborhoods is gaming the system
Society Hill’s proposed zoning overlay will exclude people and restrict development based on misrepresentation of history, a preservationist writes.
6 years ago
‘Naked ballot’ rejections could mean lost mail votes in Pa.
A last-minute rule change means Pa. voters could have their ballots tossed if they forget an envelope. Dems are launching an ad hoc education campaign.
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Pa. gun rights supporters rally around right to bear arms at annual Capitol event
In past years, more than 1,000 people have shown up to the annual rally. This year, it had to be rescheduled because organizers received a threat.
6 years ago
Debate anger: Biden tells interrupting Trump, ‘Shut up, man’ during first debate
The 90-minute debate, starting at 9 p.m. EDT, will be split into six 15-minute segments, with no ad breaks.
6 years ago
Trenton mayor vetoes moving city election without voter input
The ordinance would have side-stepped an already approved referendum to ask if city elections should be moved from May to November.
6 years ago
Justice Ginsburg buried at Arlington in private ceremony
On Friday, the women's rights trailblazer and second woman to join the high court lay in state at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman to do so.
6 years ago
Titans have NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak: 8 positive tests
The outbreak threatened to jeopardize the Titans' game this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers and posed the first significant test to the league's coronavirus protocols.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: State’s COVID numbers going in the wrong direction
Delaware’s coronavirus curve is trending up from its low point in mid-August. The rise comes as state leaders worry about the start of flu season.
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After 150 years, the Philly Fire Dept. promotes first Black woman battalion chief
Mt. Airy native Lisa Forrest is also a mom and community leader. “Keys to the city, baby,” said a cousin. “She’s just getting started.”
6 years ago
COVID-19 cases rising among US children as schools reopen
Children of all ages now make up 10% of all U.S cases, up from 2% in April, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported Tuesday.
6 years ago
Murphy signs $32.7 billion budget into law, including tax hike on millionaires
In a highly unusual move, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the budget bill without taking anything out via the line-item veto.
6 years ago
Philly rolls out its first ‘one-stop shop’ voting locations
Seven satellite voting sites opened across the city. Register, get a mail-in ballot, vote, and return the ballot, in person, all in the same place.
6 years ago
Biden releases 2019 tax returns before 1st debate with Trump
The Bidens’ returns show the couple paid almost $300,000 in federal taxes in 2019, including almost $288,000 in personal income tax.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly to allow 50% indoor dining capacity starting Friday
As rapid testing becomes more popular, the city is creating a new category for “probable” case counting.
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