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Sweeney’s N.J. Transit Panel Fields Complaints from Riders with Disabilities
Witnesses share stories about how NJ Transit services for people with physical and developmental challenges are reliably unreliable
7 years ago
Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames
Australia’s unprecedented wildfires season has so far charred 40,000 square miles (104,000 square kilometers) of brushland, rainforests, and national parks.
7 years ago
‘We cannot wait:’ Philly area youth tackle gun violence, climate change at this year’s Women’s March
For many young people at the march, it was about showing the lawmakers and other people in power that they’re galvanized and ready for change.
7 years ago
Murphy signs nine bills to protect N.J.’s health insurance gains from federal attack
All state-run plans would be required to cover basic services and not penalize patients with preexisting conditions
7 years ago
Explainer: What happens to a bill when a legislative session ends
How process usually works and what changes once new lawmakers are sworn into office
7 years ago
Atlantic City mayor: Tear down ‘eyesore’ of ex-Trump casino
Atlantic City's mayor wants to demolish the former Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.
7 years ago
Blake Shelton joins Carrie Underwood as headliner at Wildwood beach country music festival
Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton will headline the inaugural Barefoot Country Music Fest, set for Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 on the Lincoln Avenue beach.
7 years ago
Philly expat hosting benefit for Australia bushfire recovery at Khyber Pass Pub
Kylie Flett, a food and drink publicist, is organizing an Aussie-themed Bushfire Benefit on Jan. 25 at Old City’s Khyber Pass Pub for the country’s most at-risk creatures and
7 years ago
Sunoco fined $2 million for Mariner East spills in Raystown Lake
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has fined Sunoco Pipeline almost $2 million for pollution releases into Raystown Lake during pipeline construction.
7 years ago
Pa. governor to follow through on plan to close state prison
Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday that he will follow through on his plan to close another state prison, as a cost-cutting step amid a declining inmate population.
7 years ago
Philly public defenders move for union vote after management skips voluntary recognition
The union, which would represent about 200 lawyers, said it’s holding out hope for a new proposal from management — but it’s still filing for an NLRB election.
7 years ago
Murphy jolts NJ’s electric vehicle industry with driver rebate plan
Funding for the law will come from proceeds of the “societal benefits charge,” a fee paid by New Jersey utility customers and used for the state’s clean energy program
7 years ago
Julie Coker to leave Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Julie Coker is moving on after four years of leading the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
7 years ago
City pulls Indego e-bikes from streets while police search for stolen electronic bicycles
Philadelphia police are hunting e-bikes as Indego works to make it harder to steal electric bikes from the city’s bike share system.
7 years ago
‘We’re not being heard’: Black Trump supporters say the president wins on jobs and economy
A Black Voices for Trump event drew upwards of 60 people of color to a North Philly church.
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