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Wolf, legislature draw closer to more tax breaks for the natural gas industry
Lawmakers say Wolf has agreed to a compromise measure to incentivize natural gas manufacturers.
6 years ago
First George Floyd-inspired bills become law in Pennsylvania
Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the two bills he signed as small, but important steps “toward what we have to do to make our society fair."
6 years ago
Report finds ‘culture of nepotism,’ ‘troubling pattern of racial resentment’ brewing in city courts
The report found that women of color, including female judges, were “experiencing specific harm” working within the district’s organizational culture and structure.
6 years ago
Borgata to reopen July 26, last of Atlantic City’s 9 casinos
The top-performing casino in Atlantic City, the Borgata was the only one that did not to immediately reopen on July 2.
6 years ago
Protesters, residents sue city over tear gas on 52nd St., 676
More than 50 litigants in three separate civil rights lawsuits are suing the city over the use of chemical weapons and other force by the Philadelphia Police Department.
6 years ago
Pa. Democrats file suit in state court to counter election rules case filed by Trump campaign
"There are many of us who represent diverse communities, … [who] understand that it is our duty to stand up, to protect the rights of Pennsylvanians to vote.”
6 years ago
Lebanon, Pa. is known for being a town divided. These three women are trying to bring the town together in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.
6 years ago
Listen 5:12100 extremely hot Philly blocks are getting super soakers and other toys to beat the heat
Philadelphia is expanding its Playstreets program to help cool the city’s hottest neighborhoods.
6 years ago
Activists spar with Krasner over protest-related charges, boo him into his office
A group of protesters are demanding Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner drop all criminal charges related to George Floyd protests in the city.
6 years ago
Mayor Kenney’s second-in-command to resign over police reform efforts
Managing Director Brian Abernathy, Mayor Kenney’s second-in-command, has been the target of protests calling for his resignation.
6 years ago
Philly protest marks deaths of Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor
It’s been four months since the police killing of Breonna Taylor, five years since the death of Sandra Bland. Protesters honored the pair in Center City.
6 years ago
Bucks County GOP lawmakers call for investigation into unresolved unemployment claims
Bucks County members of the Republican Caucus call for the House Oversight Committee to look into what they call “the failure of the Unemployment Compensation program.”
6 years ago
Protest in Allentown after cop uses knee to restrain man
Allentown police appeared to violate their own policy against neck restraints when an officer used his knee to bear down on the man's head, the activists said.
6 years ago
Protest encampment residents say they’re not leaving Parkway, despite city deadline
Residents of the camp on Benjamin Franklin Parkway say they won’t move unless Philadelphia provides them with permanent housing.
6 years ago
Columbus monument supporters file suit, seek injunction
They accuse Penn's Landing of breaking an agreement to maintain the 28-year-old monument by covering up its base following recent protests.
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