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Pa. House votes to allow agency commercial records request fees
The additional fees are intended to apply specifically to records that companies are reselling, using to market products, or making money with in some other way.
7 years ago
PFAS chemicals found in drinking water nationwide, report says
In Philadelphia, the survey found two of the most commonly researched PFAS chemicals at levels far below the EPA’s recommended limit.
7 years ago
Too late to save Philly’s historic Jewelers’ Row? Neighborhood property owners think so
A proposal to make Jewelers’ Row a historic district is reigniting a battle over the future of the changing Center City neighborhood.
7 years ago
‘Shocking and depraved:’ Alleged members of Berks County sex trafficking ring indicted
Thirteen alleged members of the “Sevens” gang have been charged with crimes including kidnapping, sex trafficking, child pornography and murder.
7 years ago
Deaths of people with intellectual disabilities in Pa. went unreported, says federal regulator
Thousands of unreported “critical incidents,” including two deaths and cases of abuse and neglect, were found in an audit of medical claims.
7 years ago
Philly just challenged an infamous slumlord to a legal death match and won
After a lengthy court battle with a shadowy slumlord, the city is now the rightful owner of dozens of blighted Germantown housing developments.
7 years ago
Listen 1:26New owner of PES site has no plans to continue refinery operations, city says
Brian Abernathy, who co-chaired the city’s Refinery Advisory Group, said Hilco Redevelopment Partners envisions warehouse and logistics space as likely uses.
7 years ago
Gov. Carney proposes building first new public school in Wilmington in decades
It’s been decades since a new traditional public school was built in Wilmington. The governor and mayor says it’s time that changed.
7 years ago
U.S. seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
7 years ago
D.C.-based Black Girl Ventures launches Philadelphia chapter
This initiative is the latest in a growing nationwide movement to address the diversity gap in entrepreneurship.
7 years ago
Pa. House may make it easier to terminate rapists’ parental rights
A bill that would change the process made it through a House committee unanimously and now goes to the full chamber for a vote.
7 years ago
4 years ago, the Jersey Shore was dealing with a blizzard, tidal flooding
A massive blizzard began impacting the region four years ago Wednesday.
7 years ago
A #MeToo moment: Harvey Weinstein trial set to open
Harvey Weinstein arrived at court Wednesday to face the biggest trial of the # MeToo era, with opening statements soon to start in the rape case
7 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs 151 new bills
The bills signed yesterday run the gamut of just about every issue that has been of concern to Murphy or Democratic lawmakers over the governor’s first two years in office.
7 years ago
New Jersey taxpayers have $8M tab for tax break task force
Murphy, a Democrat, set up the task force last year after two state reports raised concerns about how business tax breaks established under Republican Chris Christie were awar
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