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Matt Klentak steps down as Phillies GM
The announcement comes six days after the Phillies finished four games under .500 in a pandemic-shortened, 60-game season.
6 years ago
No course correction for state Republicans after Trump test
Revelations that the president and first lady are now among those who have tested positive for the disease appeared to do little to change their thinking.
6 years ago
GOP seeks to pause Senate work, but not Barrett hearings
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett will still begin Oct. 12.
6 years ago
Demonstration at Art Museum honors Breonna Taylor
The gathering is among several to take place in the Philadelphia region since a grand jury failed to indict any of the Louisville police officers involved with Taylor’s death.
6 years ago
VP Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused
The CDC's order covered the U.S. and Canada borders, but has mostly affected the thousands of asylum seekers and immigrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border.
6 years ago
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours ‘critical’
The White House said Trump’s expected stay of “a few days” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was precautionary and he would continue to work from there.
6 years ago
How a land value tax could make Philadelphia a more equitable city
By implementing a land value tax, Philadelphia could alleviate tax burdens on its most at-risk populations and help the city’s economy.
6 years ago
‘When Women Lost the Vote’: Philly museum tells the forgotten stories of Revolutionary N.J.
The Museum of the American Revolution’s new exhibit, “When Women Lost the Vote,” explores when women and free people of color were legally entitled to vote in New Jersey.
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Biden ‘sending my prayers’ to the Trump family after COVID-19 diagnosis
Joe Biden took two COVID-19 tests today after news broke overnight that President Trump tested positive. Biden’s tests came back negative.
6 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy holds roundtable to discuss COVID-19 surge in Ocean County
Murphy said that over the past few weeks, Ocean County has led the state in cases per capita, positivity rate and other key coronavirus metrics.
6 years ago
N.J. moves to codify abortion rights into state law ahead of Supreme Court vote
With another conservative nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy moves to codify abortion rights into state law.
6 years ago
Stand back, Proud Boys. Philadelphia is stronger than you.
Philadelphia sent its own powerful message of joyful unity and powerful protest to the far-right fascist group last month.
6 years ago
Rocket launch likely to be visible at the Jersey Shore
A rocket launch will likely dazzle sky-gazers throughout the New Jersey region early Friday evening.
6 years ago
Student’s ‘shocking’ shooting death at party spurs warning by Delaware State U. president
Devin Wright was a gregarious young man who police say was caught in the crossfire when a shootout erupted at a party organized by students.
6 years ago
US unemployment drops to 7.9% but hiring slows pre-election
With a month to go before Election Day, the Labor Department said employers added just 661,000 jobs in September amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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