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Skin cancer prevention still a struggle among Latinx communities in the region
At a free event set up by the Mexican consulate in Philadelphia, checking for the damaging effects of exposure to the sun got the spotlight.
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DA Krasner fought against civil asset forfeiture. But under his watch, the practice continues
The use of civil asset forfeiture increased slightly in Philadelphia last year, despite the election of District Attorney Larry Krasner, a critic of the practice.
7 years ago
Listen 1:26Painted Bride goes to court to sell its distinctive building
In the final step to sell the structure, which will likely also mean destroying an Isaiah Zagar mosaic, the Bride faced pushback.
7 years ago
Federal appeals court strikes blow to PennEast pipeline project
The Third Circuit decision blocks PennEast from condemning state-owned land in New Jersey
7 years ago
The first public hearing about the social media database this week was nearly eclipsed by all the other Philly police scandals this summer.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers say water quality data should be more accessible to the public
At a hearing amid Newark’s lead crisis, legislators called on the state’s nearly 300 water utilities to provide more information and be held accountable.
7 years ago
N.J. to firearms dealers: Embrace gun safety rules or risk losing our business
The novel strategy is the latest salvo in Gov. Phil Murphy’s ongoing effort to make the state’s gun control policies even tougher.
7 years ago
This West Philly bridge got a makeover for its 99th birthday
The bridge was first constructed in 1920. A structural evaluation in 2017 called it “basically intolerable.” Here’s what changed.
7 years ago
Bonuses paid to PES refinery executives infuriate ex-workers and environmentalists
Laid-off employees, who got no severance pay, expressed outrage at the $4.5 million paid out to Philadelphia Energy Solutions officials pre-bankruptcy.
7 years ago
SEPTA police to get new service weapons after Sig pistol accidentally fires
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an incident in which a SEPTA police officer’s service weapon fired without manipulation while holstered.
7 years ago
Amid trade uncertainty, Pennsylvania sheds manufacturing jobs
The head of Pennsylvania’s Manufacturer’s Association said he supports the president’s trade tactics.
7 years ago
N.J. legislature mulls bill that exempts teens from beach badge fees
A bill pending in the New Jersey legislature would allow teenagers to access beaches at a reduced rate or for free.
7 years ago
There’s no celebration at the end of this run. After running 243 miles from the Pentagon to Ground Zero in three days, it’s a sobering finish line for the 9/11 Promise Run.
7 years ago
Listen 0:50Today marks the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.
7 years ago
At 9/11 memorial, new recognition for a longer-term toll
The new 9/11 Memorial Glade gives their loved ones a place in the landscape of remembrance at ground zero.
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