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Krasner to stop charging for possession of opioid treatment drug popular on the street
Larry Krasner says his office will not prosecute for possession of the controlled substance, an opioid-treatment drug with a thriving black market.
7 years ago
Atlantic City pier sold, return of gambling to Showboat eyed
Five years after a Philadelphia developer bought an Atlantic City shopping and entertainment pier from Caesars Entertainment, he's selling it back to them.
7 years ago
New study shows economic toll of spotted lanternfly if allowed to spread across Pa.
The invasive insect is already costing Pennsylvania $50 million each year in damages, according to a first-of-its-kind study.
7 years ago
Possible coronavirus case under investigation in central Delaware
According to the latest numbers from the CDC, there have been five confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. Ninety-two cases are still under investigation.
7 years ago
Woman raped in LOVE Park, suspect falls 25 feet in struggle with cops
The suspect fell 25 feet into SEPTA's Center City concourse while struggling with officers, police said. He was able to get away.
7 years ago
As Pa. senate mulls paid leave, labor groups applaud, free market interests balk
The proposal would require Pennsylvanians to pay part of their checks into an emergency fund, from which any eligible worker would be able to draw benefits.
7 years ago
To combat gun violence, N.J. awards $20M to hospitals for intervention programs
New Jersey will begin trying to stem the tide of gun violence at a new place: hospitals.
7 years ago
Gov. Wolf dusts off $4.5 billion infrastructure plan
The governor introduced Restore PA last year, to a chilly response from Republicans. It’s one of several unsuccessful proposals he is reiterating ahead of his budget address.
7 years ago
Magistrate finds Pa. pipeline opponents guilty in trespass case
The Clatterbucks say it's an example of intimidation by security guards hired by Energy Transfer.
7 years ago
Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson indicted by feds on corruption charges
Prosecutors allege Universal Companies offered work to Johnson’s wife, Dawn Chavous, in return for his help on a plan to redevelop a South Street theater.
7 years ago
New Delaware law aims to reduce length of time dogs can be tethered outside
Delaware’s Office of Animal Welfare says new laws around leaving dogs outdoors are more enforceable than old ones.
7 years ago
Hidden in plain sight: Philadelphia as the center of the American avant-garde
A new exhibition by the University of the Arts positions Philadelphia as the heart of the mid-century American avant-garde.
7 years ago
Listen 1:46Impeachment trial highlights: Senators’ questions launch pointed debate
U.S. senators are getting the first opportunity to ask questions of President Donald Trump’s attorneys and House managers on Wednesday.
7 years ago
SEPTA’S new GM Leslie Richards will consider 2020 fare increases with eye to ‘equity’
The high-profile decision on fare increases will be one of the first major moves made under Richards’ leadership.
7 years ago
Listen 4:49No answers for families of teens killed in Cramer Hill park
Camden teenagers Sincere Howard and Shirleen Caban were victims of a double murder in April of 2019. No one has been arrested.
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