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District Attorney so far silent on whether she will re-file case against Energy Transfer employee
6 years ago
Supreme Court keeps hold on secret Russia investigation material
The high court’s action will keep the documents out of congressional hands at least until the case is resolved, which is not likely to happen before 2021.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos, amusement parks reopen for business
Casinos have been shuttered since March 16 when Gov. Murphy ordered them closed along with gyms and indoor entertainment venues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."
6 years ago
Ex-Bush officials launch super PAC backing Biden over Trump
The group has recruited at least 200 former White House officials, campaign aides and Cabinet secretaries who worked under Bush to join the push against Trump.
6 years ago
Who’s having this tense coronavirus conversation: ‘You’re going where? Not me.’
As the summer blossoms and new case numbers grow, different people have different views of what’s safe, even if they all say they’re social distancing.
6 years ago
Listen 1:16Parenting amid a revolution: How to raise an anti-racist kid
“Mommy, you’re Black,” my three-year-old boldly said to me. It came out of the blue while we were sitting in our living room. I wasn’t ready. I had to be.
6 years ago
Philly’s counterterrorism unit interrogated protester who picketed Mayor Kenney’s right-hand man
Jose de Marco sent the funerary wreath to Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy after a man died of coronavirus in a city homeless shelter.
6 years ago
A ‘chill’ Fourth, ‘Hamilton’ is here, indoor and outdoor holiday fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Welcome America events continue online with its biggest concerts of the week and more outdoor attractions are reopening just in time for the holiday.
6 years ago
Listen 4:18Philadelphia Theatre Company hires resident artist to help chart its future
Philadelphia Theatre Company has hired choreographer and director Jeffrey Page as a resident artist to help it navigate a post-coronavirus art world.
6 years ago
Gratitude mixes with regret for Philly man awarded $6M for wrongful murder conviction
Terrance Lewis’ legal victory comes just over one year after a Philly judge overturned his conviction. He was freed from prison after 21 years.
6 years ago
N.J. casinos can reopen, but many workers still ‘waiting for the call’
Gov. Phil Murphy threw a last-minute curveball telling casinos they can reopen, but can’t allow drinking or eating inside.
6 years ago
Pa. charters deny ‘cherry-picking’ students, but data show special ed disparities
With new report, advocates seek fresh leverage in long-running battle over special ed payments to charters.
6 years ago
Emergency arts fund pays out $4 million in Philadelphia region
A pandemic relief fund is releasing all of its money to hundreds of cultural organizations and over 1,000 artists.
6 years ago
Listen 1:38GOP can’t force Gov. Tom Wolf to end coronavirus disaster declaration, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.
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