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McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection
The publisher of the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers across the country is filing for bankruptcy protection.
6 years ago
Pa. congressmen in vulnerable seats have posted relatively strong fundraising
Republican Scott Perry and Democrat Matt Cartwright are both considered to be in toss-up races.
6 years ago
Joe Scarnati, top state Senate Republican, announces retirement
Joe Scarnati has represented the 25th Senate District for two decades, and rose to power as Senate President Pro Tempore in 2006.
6 years ago
Two more Philly schools to close for asbestos cleanup
These are the eighth and ninth schools to be temporarily closed this year.
6 years ago
Should Alice Paul replace N.J. ‘war hero’ in Washington, D.C. statue gallery?
A prime mover behind the 19th Amendment could get a statue replacing Philip Kearney, a Civil War general.
6 years ago
Mofongo and scrambled eggs: This is not your typical election-year diner story
As Latinx power rises in Reading, this cafe is the center of the political universe.
6 years ago
Listen 4:53Gunfire took the life of a beloved local chef. His family wants to know why.
As Philadelphia police search for the person who fatally shot Quadir Flippen, his sister, Nashyia Pinder, is also looking for answers.
6 years ago
7 ways to solve Philly’s #ConstructionSoWhite problem
We have a crisis of exclusion within the building industry.
6 years ago
What’s happening in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: African American film in Rehoboth Beach, a Valentine’s Day comedy, and Presidents Day for kids
6 years ago
Listen 4:40How a ‘relentless’ City Hall insider wants to fix Philly’s rec centers
A lot is riding on the job Kira Strong describes as “a total privilege,” including the mayor’s legacy. Construction begins on 11 projects this spring.
6 years ago
Wolf vetoes bill to halt closure of two state centers for people with intellectual disabilities
The state centers are set to close within three years and move about 300 people with intellectual disabilities into community-based care.
6 years ago
Philly’s new police commissioner says recruitment will be a top priority
When asked what kind of new recruits she wants to attract, Philly’s new Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said, “Thinkers, doers — the gamut.”
6 years ago
Johnny Doc reenters political fray picking a fight with NYC real estate firm
The protest came as the latest in a series of recent public appearances by Dougherty, who faces federal corruption charges.
6 years ago
Listen 1:48Camden mayor drafts budget restructuring plan to save 27 firefighter jobs
In order to save 27 Camden firefighters from layoffs, Camden Mayor Frank Moran sent a plan to the New Jersey Civil Service Commission on Monday.
6 years ago
Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
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