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New Jersey Gov. Murphy reveals likely cancerous kidney tumor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he has what is probably a cancerous tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery next month to remove it.
6 years ago
Opioid settlement still elusive as some lawyers criticize it
State attorneys general are finding a national settlement over the toll of opioids to be elusive, as some lawyers are renewing public criticism of the proposed deal.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania judge lambastes police over violent arrest
A Pennsylvania judge heavily criticized Allentown police after a jury acquitted a man of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
6 years ago
Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead
Bernie Sanders has scored a resounding victory in Nevada’s presidential caucuses.
6 years ago
Voting underway as Nevada Democrats weigh in on 2020 fight
Voting is underway across Nevada as the most diverse state so far has its say in the Democrats' nomination fight.
6 years ago
Police: Pregnant woman, child dead in shooting; man critical
A pregnant woman and her child were killed in a double shooting that critically injured a man in north Philadelphia, authorities said.
6 years ago
Snowless winter good for taxpayers, lousy for plow drivers in Pa.
Very low snowfall in the greater Philadelphia area may indicate severe weather to come. For now, the region is soaking in the benefits of the mild winter.
6 years ago
West Philadelphia church burned in blaze to save soaring bell tower
A West Philadelphia church is rebuilding after a 2019 fire. Most of the 115-year-old building will be demolished but the bell tower will be preserved.
6 years ago
Why Philly’s Streets Department is ending its experiment with leaf blowers
Philadelphia is moving away from a model for street sweeping that relied on leaf blowers amid complaints that the tools reduced air quality and exposed workers to hazards.
6 years ago
Sweeney and Oroho promote economic development plan for Highlands, Pinelands
Taking page from urban enterprise-zone playbook, yet-to-be written legislation would cut sales taxes and offer property-tax relief
6 years ago
Penn State settles ‘outstanding issues’ with Paterno family
The deal ends a lawsuit against the university by the Paternos' son Jay, who is currently a member of the Penn State board.
6 years ago
N.J. Senate President Sweeney wants annual $500M for NJ Transit in the state constitution
A top New Jersey lawmaker wants to change the state constitution to dedicate $500 million for public transit each year.
6 years ago
Swank arena, and even a nutritionist, for University of Delaware’s new varsity gaming team
A new breed of college athletes — video gamers — now has their own arena at Delaware’s flagship university.
6 years ago
Wells Fargo to pay $3B to resolve probes into fake accounts
Since the fake-accounts scandal came to light in 2016, Wells has paid out billions in fines to state and federal regulators.
6 years ago
2016 again? Trump rejects intel reports of Russian meddling
Intelligence officials told lawmakers in a classified briefing last week that Russia is meddling with the hope of getting Trump reelected.
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