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5 things to know from Philly’s 2020 labor summit with Sanders, Biden and other hopefuls
As the South Philly refinery and the 1% were hot topics, Bernie got the warmest reception, while there was some skepticism about “Middle Class Joe.”
7 years ago
Listen 2:02The 17th century author of “Paradise Lost” was a big fan of Shakespeare. The Free Library of Philadelphia is discovered to have his personal copy.
7 years ago
Poll finds Murphy’s approval rating hasn’t budged in N.J. for more than a year
A Monmouth University poll released Tuesday found that 38% of Garden State residents disapproved job the first-term Democrat has done.
7 years ago
Convicts in ‘Bridgegate’ asking Supreme Court to toss case
Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly, once Christie's close associates, have accused the government of overreaching in charging them with wire fraud and federal program fraud.
7 years ago
Flush that! New plumbing code expected to cut construction costs up to 20%
The most significant of Philly’s new code reforms could help lower construction costs that are among the highest in the nation.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers unveil $40M plan to repair Wildwood Boardwalk
The money would come from an unlikely source: the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. An expert called the plan ill-advised.
7 years ago
Wilmington promises parking improvements after lots of complaints
After numerous complaints about improper tickets and a lengthy appeals process, Wilmington is planning to improve its parking ticket process.
7 years ago
First reveal: See the 7-foot tall mural designs SEPTA chose for 5th Street station
Philly just selected the artist who will make over SEPTA’s 5th Street/Independence Hall Station. PlanPhilly got a peek at the winning design.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers set election reform agenda: Five takeaways
Ahead of the fall session, Pennsylvania state Senate and House committees spent more than two hours Monday afternoon hashing out key election reform issues.
7 years ago
Court ruling clears way for Mariner East construction to restart in Chester County
PUC will have to lift injunction that blocked work at Chester County site, lawyers say.
7 years ago
Offshore wind farm developer secures approval to connect to Oyster Creek
A proposed offshore wind farm could revive the closed Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Ocean County.
7 years ago
Activists protest Wolf administration’s decision to limit rally sizes in Capitol
The administration says it wants to make sure the rotunda is accessible to people with disabilities. Some disability advocates say the move is unnecessary.
7 years ago
Learn how blockchain works at cryptocurrency mining exhibit in University City
An exhibition at the University of Pennsylvania traces the ecological roots of the blockchain industry.
7 years ago
Hear that? Philly’s carillonists get creative to ‘unhide’ some of America’s oldest bells
Philly is home to two of the oldest carillons in North America, but these one-of-a-kind bell instruments are “hidden in plain sight.”
7 years ago
Listen 4:44A North Philly development supported by Obama will break ground this fall
This fall, North Philly will watch as ground is broken on the final phase of a $120 million redevelopment.
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