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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.
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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.
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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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Mask resistance during a pandemic isn’t new – in 1918 many Americans were ‘slackers’
While a majority of Americans support wearing masks, widespread and consistent compliance has proven difficult to maintain in communities across the country.
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Judge seeks more details on Trump’s clemency for Roger Stone
Trump commuted Stone's 40-month prison sentence on Friday evening, just days before he was to report to prison.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia trash collection delayed this week
City officials said recycling and trash pickup will be running one day behind schedule the week of July 13, due to “increased tonnage and severe weather.”
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Man drowns after helping friends caught in rip current off N.J. beach
"Months ago, I told him my biggest fear is drowning," wrote one of the friends who Alston helped rescue. "He did everything he could to make sure that wouldn’t happen to me."
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: NJ Transit capacity limit to lift Wednesday night
The 50 percent capacity limit on NJ Transit services will be lifted as of 8 p.m. Wednesday. You still have to wear a face-covering though.
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