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Oversight board’s approval starts next phase of Pa.’s attempt to join regional cap-and-trade program
If Pennsylvania joins the RGGI, the Department of Environmental Protection estimates the commonwealth would prevent 180 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution by 2030.
6 years ago
Ahead of Trump in Philly, Dems slam GOP efforts to limit mail-in voting
Pa. Democrats and Black clergy members in Philly decried a Trump campaign-backed attempt by Republicans to ban ballot drop boxes.
6 years ago
New app could help track Delaware COVID-19 cases
The new COVID Alert DE app could alert users that someone they’ve been in close contact with has tested positive for the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly testing positive at lowest rates since March
For the week that ended last Saturday, the average number of cases each day was 67, and 2.6% of tests came back positive.
6 years ago
Will Wilmington have a new mayor after today’s primary vote?
First-term incumbent Mayor Mike Purzycki is trying to fend off challenges from treasurer Velda Jones-Potter and former City Councilman Justen Wright.
6 years ago
The coalition plans to address educator diversity, racial disparities in achievement, and underrepresentation of Black and Latino students in advanced courses.
6 years ago
182 cats seized from Del. property in suspected animal cruelty case; adopters sought
The BVSPCA is seeking adopters after nearly 200 cats were seized from a Camden property. The rescue is believed to be the largest single hoarding case seizure in Del. history.
6 years ago
Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact
Pelosi told her Democratic colleagues on a morning conference call that “we have to stay here until we have a bill.”
6 years ago
Survey: U.S.’s international reputation takes a virus hit
In some of the 13 countries surveyed, favorable views of the U.S. have fallen to record lows. Pew started polling on the topic nearly two decades ago.
6 years ago
Constitutional law expert: Federal ruling against Wolf administration more symbolic than practical
Some legal experts question what effect, if any, the decision will have in the ongoing struggle between the Wolf administration and those who want Pa. to reopen completely.
6 years ago
Natural gas production in Pennsylvania hits record high
A recent grand jury report detailed numerous health and environmental impacts of the natural gas industry and called out state regulators as unprepared to corral the industry.
6 years ago
Multi-million settlement reached in Breonna Taylor lawsuit
The settlement would be the largest sum paid by the city for a police misconduct case, according to a person who has seen the settlement.
6 years ago
Mailed ballots can’t be discarded over signature, Pa. says
In Pa.'s June 2 primary election alone, when 1.5 million voted by mail, more than 26,000 of ballots were rejected, including for “signature-related errors."
6 years ago
Legal advocates line up on both sides of Bill Cosby’s appeal
Cosby was the first celebrity to go on trial in the #MeToo era, and his appeal could resolve lingering questions about how the cases should be tried.
6 years ago
Street artists from Spain to India featured in Navy Yard’s new outdoor art exhibition
For the third year, the Navy Yard uses public art installations to entice visitors to the bottom of Broad Street.
6 years ago
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