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Philly officials support automated bus lane enforcement and say it could improve ‘transit equity’
State Rep. Martina White plans a bill that would create two pilot programs using a system in which cameras record and ticket drivers who park in bus lanes.
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Banner plane goes down in ocean off Long Beach Island
A banner plane went down in the ocean Saturday afternoon in Surf City, authorities say.
6 years ago
Democrats warn against overconfidence in fight against Trump
Biden and his leading supporters are stepping up warnings to Democrats to avoid becoming complacent.
6 years ago
In fourth week of protests, calls for better conditions for strip club workers
STILETTOS, a group demanding better health and safety inside Philly’s strip clubs, is coordinating aid for sex workers.
6 years ago
Princeton to remove Woodrow Wilson name from public policy school
Princeton announced plans to remove the name of the former president from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing an earlier decision.
6 years ago
U.S. Department of Energy putting money into coal ‘innovation’ grants
$122 million will go to research into using coal as a base for materials.
6 years ago
Once again, Congress unable to act during national trauma
It’s the latest example of how partisanship and polarization on Capitol Hill have hamstrung Congress’ ability to meet the moment and respond meaningfully to public opinion.
6 years ago
Philly nonprofit pivots to promoting at-home HIV testing during pandemic
“Life As We Know It” focuses on empowering Black and Latino men in Philly ages 18 through 45 to get tested for HIV through an at-home kit.
6 years ago
Judge: US must free migrant children from family detention
A federal judge ordered the release of children held with their parents in U.S. immigration jails and denounced the prolonged detention of families during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Black workers want Free Library to address racism, safety before reopening
Black workers at the Free Library of Philadelphia have penned an open letter about racism in the workplace.
6 years ago
Camden parade celebrates new high school graduates
The parade was one of several efforts to make up to the graduates some of what they’d lost when school stopped in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Black private school alumni say they’ve reached ‘breaking point,’ demand change
Driven by social media posts detailing racism at elite schools in the Philly area, Black alumni say they want major changes.
6 years ago
Gamblers flock to Harrah’s casino in Chester after 100 days of closure
Regulators, companies and unions are trying to figure out how to get guests back into casinos in a way that doesn’t spread the virus. Will it work?
6 years ago
Philly puts prosecutors in police divisions to help tackle gun-violence
Members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up with hopes of solving more homicides and non-fatal shootings.
6 years ago
The $225.5 million deal is done. Chicago-based Hilco plans to turn the 1,300-acre site in Southwest Philly into a distribution and logistics center.
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