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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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago
DNC calls for a ‘recanvass’ of Iowa results after delays
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee is calling for a “recanvass” of the results of Monday's Iowa caucus, which was marred by technical problems and delays.
7 years ago
Renaming of 30th Street Station in honor of William H. Gray III to become official
The foundation and Amtrak will sign an agreement that will include physical and digital signage changes, a memorial plaque, and a statue of Gray.
7 years ago
Trump unleashes fury at impeachment after acquittal
In a tweet, Trump called the acquittal “our Country’s VICTORY on the Impeachment Hoax!”
7 years ago
In Pa. jails, women are paying more than double for the same tampons they’d get on the outside
A PA Post analysis found that the private companies in charge of providing goods to inmates are price-gouging items. But their contracts say that’s not allowed.
7 years ago
‘Straw Hat Bandit’ gets 71-year sentence for Philly suburb bank robberies
Richard Boyle, 60, of Plumstead, was sentenced Wednesday to 71 years in prison for the most recent robberies he committed.
7 years ago
Local exposure to Macy’s store closures could be vast
Macy’s hasn’t released a list of the stores it intends to close, though a partial list published by the Wall Street Journal doesn’t yet include any in the Philadelphia region.
7 years ago
Annual forest fire mitigation program is underway in N.J.
A seasonal program that aims to mitigate forest fire risk is now underway throughout New Jersey.
7 years ago
Authorities probe multi-alarm fatal fire at the Shore
An investigation is underway after an early Thursday morning fire that claimed the life of at least one person and injured others at the Jersey Shore.
7 years ago
Pence stops by Pa. in hopes of rallying the Trump vote
At a Women for Trump event in Camp Hill, the vice president touched on education, veterans’ issues, abortion, undocumented immigrants and 'socialism' in the Democratic party.
7 years ago
Pa. farming advocates hope to restore line items cut from agriculture in Wolf’s budget proposal
Some Republican state lawmakers are disappointed with Democratic Governor Tom Wolf’s proposal to cut funding for the Agriculture Department.
7 years ago
‘So tragic’: Volunteer firefighter shortage threatens Pa. traditions and public safety
Mike Kitsock never thought he’d still be fighting fires as a sexagenarian. ...
7 years ago
Listen 5:19SEPTA spends millions to fix cracking subway cars with ‘hoagie’ of steel
Transit agency SEPTA is spending millions more to fix cracking steel beams inside subway cars on the Market-Frankford Line, straining the line’s capacity.
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