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N.J. has elections in odd years — you can thank the Constitution of 1947 for that
The conveners of the 1947 state constitutional convention chose to hold state elections during the years when there are no federal elections.
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Listen 4:12Philly considers a new preservation fund aimed at owners of historic homes
Philadelphia officials want to create a fund to help homeowners with limited incomes comply with costly historic preservation regulations.
7 years ago
Amid Trump’s trade war, Pa. farmers fight to survive in an uncertain market
In the midst of the second harvest under the trade war, Pa. farmers discuss how the policy affects them and what it takes to survive in an unstable and uncertain market.
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Listen 5:06Dispute arises over who gets credit for union escape clause in Pa. government labor contracts
The inclusion of the so-called “maintenance of membership” clause in the former contracts is the subject of pending lawsuits.
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N.J. Supreme Court weighs scientific merit of methods cops use to spot intoxicated drivers
For the first time, N.J.’s high court is hearing a challenge to the scientific merits of the methodology cops use to spot and charge drivers under the influence of drugs.
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Say goodbye to dashboard receipts — PPA to install pay-by-plate parking kiosks
The Philadelphia Parking Authority plans to install new solar-powered parking kiosks in Center City next week.
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Washington County family members tell state to ‘fix’ their cancer study
The families of several people diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in one Pa. county told state health officials to update their data at a public meeting Monday night.
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Drive-thru flu shot clinic helps Del. prep for larger public health crises
Hundreds got their flu vaccine at a mobile clinic in Dover but the clinic had another purpose: preparing the state for a bigger health emergency like an anthrax attack.
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Census errs again, makes mistakes measuring poverty nationwide
In response, a census spokesperson said, “We are confident in the resources we have to conduct the census and continue the work on our ongoing surveys.”
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At Girard College, ‘Back and Song’ showcases forgotten history of African healing arts
Philadelphia Contemporary commissioned Bradford Young and Elissa Blount Moorehead to make visual poetry out of traditional African wellness practices.
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Listen 1:53NWS: Coastal flooding possible during several high tide cycles this week
Forecasters say coastal residents in New Jersey should be ready for potentially several high tide cycles of coastal flooding this week.
7 years ago
At Philly book tour stop, Hillary Clinton says GOP should back Trump impeachment inquiry
During a book tour stop at the Constitution Center, Hillary Clinton said there is a “really good case” for articles of impeachment against Trump.
7 years ago
On a ‘loving and caring’ Nicetown-Tioga block, neighbors come together to heal after trauma
Nicetown-Tioga neighbors never expected a trauma in their community like the police shootout that happened in August. Together, they are moving forward.
7 years ago
Philly cops are getting inside the ‘black box’ of city’s rising traffic fatality problem
Philadelphia police are getting access to the black boxes behind car crashes in the city. The data will help investigators understand why collisions happen.
7 years ago
N.J. to offer schools $100 million for lead remediation, require more frequent tests
New Jersey will begin borrowing $100 million to pay for lead remediation projects in schools across the state and require educational facilities test for lead contamination.
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