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Last member of MOVE freed on parole in death of officer
The last jailed member of the radical group MOVE was released from prison Friday, according to an attorney who represented the members in their parole appeals.
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City Council to hold hearing on uptick in gun violence
A deadly start to 2020 has caused City Council members to schedule a hearing on gun violence this week.
6 years ago
Probe: No signs of outward engine failure in Kobe Bryant crash
Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure
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No fare card, no problem: PATCO moves to let riders pay with their phones
Officials are still working out details of the new payment system, but phasing out the Freedom fare card is a possibility.
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And the Best Picture Oscar goes to… the film that reaches the ‘magic number’
WHYY film critic and “Flicks” host Patrick Stoner explains the Academy Awards’ nominating process for best picture ahead of this weekend’s ceremony.
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Listen 5:07Messy Iowa caucuses leave candidates scrambling for money
With campaigns girding for a protracted contest, fundraising success is critical to their long-term prospects.
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Feds lower coal mine cleanup funding for Pa.
Declining coal production, end of one-time funding stream cause $20 million dropx
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Power outages possible Friday with tropical storm force winds gusts
Forecasters say strong and potentially damaging winds Friday at the Jersey Shore could spur power outages.
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New Philly work program offers alternative to panhandling
Workers can earn $50 cash for a half-day of cleaning up streets or vacant lots around Kensington. Demand is already high.
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Listen 3:36Pa. Italian food purveyors say more tariffs could be ‘devastating’
A potential round of new tariffs on European products is sparking fears of “fake parmesan” among Italian food purveyors in Pennsylvania.
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Listen 1:40State auditor says dog law enforcement needs more funding in Pa.
According to Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, the Dog Law Enforcement Bureau could be out of money by this summer.
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West Philly’s new council rep blasts West Park tower sale
New West Philly Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is challenging a Philadelphia Housing Authority plan to sell two of the last public housing high-rises in her district.
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Pa. Senate Dems say they’re tired of some Republicans resisting pro-LGBTQ measures
Over the past three sessions, at least a dozen Democratic-sponsored resolutions related to honoring LGBTQ+ people have failed to pass the state House or Senate.
6 years ago
N.J. military base is among potential coronavirus quarantine locations
A southern New Jersey military installation is on a list of potential coronavirus quarantine locations should the need arise.
6 years ago
Champion of Pa. lobbying disclosure law was fined $19,900 for breaking it
Lobbying reports are one of the only ways the public can see how advocacy groups, special interests, and big businesses are attempting to influence lawmakers.
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