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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Philly extends moratorium on water shut-offs through April 2021
Customers unable to pay their water bill can apply for assistance, and those who don’t qualify for discounts are able to set up lengthy payment plans.
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Philadelphia Equal Justice Center office development succumbs to COVID-19
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation had struggled to keep tenants on board and meet certain fundraising goals last year.
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Biden’s Delaware State comments taken out of context, DSU official says
A Washington paper made it sound like Biden was lying about his connection to the HBCU by taking his words out of context.
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Survey finds Pa. business owners adapting to COVID-19 pandemic changes despite economic concern
Businesses are starting to recover from pandemic-related layoffs and economic activity, according to a new survey from PNC.
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GOP takes Pennsylvania court’s ballot deadline to high court
In its Sept. 17 ruling, the divided state Supreme Court said ballots must be postmarked by the time polls close and be received by county election boards at 5 p.m. on Nov. 6.
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Murphy signs law exempting combat pay from N.J. income tax
Federal law already exempts combat pay from income tax, but the N.J. law means pay residents earn while in combat zones won’t be subject to the state’s income tax as well.
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