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Alleged gunman behind North Philly standoff held for trial on dozens more charges
During a hearing on Thursday, more than a dozen police officers testified about taking fire — and cover — during the hourslong standoff in Tioga.
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City Council passes resolution condemning secrecy of supervised injection plans
City Council passed the measure, 15-2, as groups both in support of and against Safehouse showed up in force bearing signs representing their positions.
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N.J. congressman announces additional beach replenishment projects
More beach replenishment is on the way to the Jersey Shore, a congressman representing the northern portion of New Jersey announced.
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N.J. now has four patients who tested positive for COVID-19
Acting Gov. Oliver announced immediate restrictions on state-related business travel, international and short trips, such as to New York and Philadelphia.
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Facebook drops Trump ads after Pelosi cites census confusion
Facebook said in a statement that it was enforcing its policies to prevent confusion over the 2020 census, which begins for most people next week.
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In documents turned over to The Caucus and Spotlight PA, Senate officials edited out spending information, making it appear as though it never existed
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Philly students shine at the Flower Show
Horticulture classes from Lincoln High made an urban garden, complete with a compost heap and worms. Art students also contributed.
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N.J. property taxes bounced back in 2019
The average New Jersey property-tax bill increased by nearly $200 last year as the rate of growth also picked up in 2019 compared to the last few years.
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Elizabeth Warren ends her presidential bid
Elizabeth Warren, who electrified progressives with her “plan for everything” and strong message of economic populism, dropped out of the Democratic presidential race.
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Jersey Shore town plans to purchase motel to house lifeguards amid high rental costs
A Jersey Shore town is getting creative in its mission to recruit and retain lifeguards in the face of high housing costs.
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N.J. health officials confirm the state’s 1st positive test of new coronavirus
A man in his 30s who is hospitalized in Bergen County has New Jersey’s first positive test for COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement Wednesday.
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What if you want a COVID-19 test but don’t have health insurance?
Now that test kits are more available, there has been some concern fear of cost might deter underinsured or uninsured Americans from getting tested.
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Pa. proposes to relax non-residential lead cleanup standards
If approved, the lead concentration allowed on the first 2 feet of sites like the PES refinery complex would rise from 1,000 parts per million to 2,500 ppm.
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‘Friends’ of public education? Study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups
A new generation of fundraising groups has popped up in Philly’s gentrifying schools. A new study examines their impact.
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Huge polo arena coming to Fairmount Park in expansion of Work to Ride program
The new field will be 45,000 square feet and, according to a presentation made to the Philadelphia Art Commission, will require no city or state funding.
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