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At western Pa. climate change summit, one scientist says effects can be managed if emissions are cut
Pennsylvania’s ecosystem has already been permanently altered due to climate change, but it’s not too late to act before these changes become unmanageable, experts say.
7 years ago
Affordable Care Act health insurance open enrollment begins for 2020
Rates have increased an average of 5%, but people who don't qualify for subsidies still face potentially high premiums.
7 years ago
Activists fighting to save DACA make stop in Philly en route to SCOTUS in D.C.
They’ll arrive in D.C. on Nov. 12 — just in time for SCOTUS to start proceedings for oral arguments on the future of DACA.
7 years ago
DuPont execs react to villain role in ‘Dark Waters’ film
Company executives react to DuPont’s role as the villain in a new film about chemical contamination starring Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway.
7 years ago
Authors say the system is expensive, ineffective and harmful for Pennsylvania youth.
7 years ago
Judge: Philadelphia wrongly blocked facility for immigrant minors
VisionQuest, the controversial facility for immigrant minors, has been given the greenlight to reopen after a judge rules zoning permits were wrongly denied.
7 years ago
What are you actually supposed to do when you get a tornado warning?
Safety experts recommend taking shelter when you get the alert on your phone — and seeking out more information when possible.
7 years ago
Law to give taxpayer money to Delaware sports facility would benefit sponsor’s brother
State Sen. John Paradee’s bill would direct tax money to a youth sports complex, possibly benefiting his brother’s planned hotel/shopping project.
7 years ago
Listen 2:06Storms destroy Pennsylvania houses, cause power woes
More than 100,000 homes and businesses were without electricity in the Philly suburbs early Friday. More outages occurred in western Pa., where storms caused flooding.
7 years ago
Voting machines 2019: What to expect when you go to the polls Tuesday
Philadelphia, Chester and Montgomery Counties will have new voting machines on Election Day, while some other counties will be using older technology.
7 years ago
Thousands remain without power at the Shore after severe storms
New Jersey is cleaning up after a Halloween storm packing powerful winds and severe thunderstorms blew across the state, downing trees and power lines.
7 years ago
After pleas from vendors, City Council president rolls back Spring Garden food cart ban
City Council President Darrell Clarke is rolling back the ban he instituted on a block of Spring Garden Street where vendors have operated for decades.
7 years ago
High-stakes judicial seats decided with little information, dearth of voter engagement
Voters will decide local races for Municipal Court and Court of Common Pleas, as well as help fill two statewide spots on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Wanted: Developers for two of Old City’s last undeveloped pieces of waterfront real estate
Delaware River Waterfront Corp. has opened request for proposals for two prime sites by the river, next to the future Penn’s Landing Park.
7 years ago
Council passes overhaul for Philly’s troubled public land sale process
New City Council legislation will change the way Philadelphia sells off thousands of publicly owned properties, crack down on land-flipping and cronyism.
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