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Philly school board approves millions in new contracts for toxin removal
Board members, parents, teachers stress that the District must still regain trust.
7 years ago
City appoints Celena Morrison to lead Office of LGBT Affairs
She will begin the new post on March 2. Morrison will drive the office’s policy work and advise city government on the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.
7 years ago
Broad Street Run lottery opens Saturday for one of Philly’s most iconic races
You’ll have the chance starting Saturday when the Broad Street Run lottery system opens for the May 3 event. Roughly 50,000 people apply each year for one of 40,000 bibs.
7 years ago
N.J. legislators quickly reintroduce single-use plastic, paper bag ban bill
Legislators are acting quickly a few weeks after the New Jersey Assembly failed to act on the comprehensive ban on single-use plastic and paper bags.
7 years ago
Multiple Coast Guard stations coordinate to rescue man off N.J.
U.S. Coast Guard personnel rescued a crewmember aboard a fishing vessel off New Jersey Thursday afternoon.
7 years ago
Federal regulator supports gas pipeline builder in appeal to SCOTUS
PennEast’s plans had suffered a severe setback when a federal appeals court ruled the company lacked authority to seize state lands
7 years ago
Auditor says after decades of frustration, Pa.’s statewide radio system may soon work properly
The old system was expensive, and its coverage was so spotty that police and other first responders couldn’t rely on it for communication.
7 years ago
Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
A vote on witnesses, expected Friday, could lead to an abrupt end and assured acquittal in only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history.
7 years ago
Seven African Americans who appeared on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list will present their work at the African American Children’s Book Fair.
7 years ago
‘Rotting from the inside:’ Fast-growing Philly developer accused of defective building
Streamline homebuyers allege “fraudulent, cost-cutting measures” that compromise the livability of new construction. City, state officials are investigating complaints.
7 years ago
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency
The number of cases spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.
7 years ago
Why Philly can’t quit the tradition at the center of FBI’s Kenyatta Johnson case
Council continues to support councilmanic prerogative despite federal prosecutors’ explicit mention of the unofficial policy in the case against the South Philly councilman
7 years ago
Listen 1:30Donor found ‘right at home’ for N.J. baby needing liver transplant, mother says
After being widely shared across social media and the radio and television airwaves, a match "right at home" has been found for a baby girl needing a liver transplant.
7 years ago
N.J. becomes the latest state to consider ‘fair work week’ legislation
Women who work jobs with unpredictable schedules struggle to find child care, make it to doctor’s appointments and complete their education.
7 years ago
Casino execs: Clean up Atlantic City, no Showboat gambling
Top executives of most of Atlantic City's casinos say the city needs to become cleaner and safer, with a better public perception in order for business conditions to improve.
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