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After mass shootings, some Pa. Democrats urge Wolf to call a special session
'We need to hold folks’ feet to the fire,' said a Philadelphia Democrat.
7 years ago
Comcast expands low-cost internet, along with learning programs that actually work
The media giant gave out $1 million for digital literacy workshops in Philly last year.
7 years ago
Pa. prison reform group calls for end to ‘long-term’ solitary confinement
Human Rights Coalition is pushing for the passage of a bill that would limit how long a person can be held in solitary confinement.
7 years ago
Off-road drivers still battling conservationists over access to Pinelands
It's been three years since the DEP scrapped its Motorized Access Plan that would have sharply reduced the number of Pinelands roads and trails that could be legally used.
7 years ago
Fire breathing and aerial stunts return to Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery
The 6th annual Ghostly Circus brings more fire and daring acrobatic feats to Philadelphia’s historic Laurel Hill Cemetery while contemplating climate change
7 years ago
Using art to transform a community
Chester has been written off by people more times than anyone would care to count. Except for the people who call Chester home. For us, we see promise where others see peril.
7 years ago
Network for young professionals of color founded by Philly natives
Rashaad Lambert and Vinasia Miles co-founded For(bes) The Culture as a way to connect young professionals of color. The network now has more than 3,000 global members.
7 years ago
Listen 1:55Philadelphia officials urge support for refugees amid reports of impending ‘ban’
Philadelphia officials are urging action, amid reports that the Trump administration could lower refugee arrivals to nearly zero in 2020.
7 years ago
New Jersey will require violence intervention programs at certain hospitals
New Jersey will require certain hospitals to have intervention programs aimed at breaking the cycle of violence for the state’s most at-risk residents.
7 years ago
With hurricane season peak approaching, experts predict ‘near average’ activity
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is still on track to produce "near-average" activity, according to a prediction by atmospheric scientists.
7 years ago
Delaware teen behind historical marker for lynching victim calls on thief to come forward
A historic marker dedicated to Del.’s only confirmed lynching victim was stolen last week. The teen behind the sign says she wants to talk to the thief.
7 years ago
Pa. school safety tip-line used more to report bullying, suicidal thoughts, than violent threats
Many of the 23,494 tips received online or by phone were related to bullying, self-harm, thoughts of suicide, or depression.
7 years ago
What’s the bare-minimum a Pa. household of four needs to survive? Try nearly $60,000 a year
To survive in Pennsylvania, a family of four needs to make $59,340 a year — a hard-to-fathom, sticker-shock number that shows how expensive life has become.
7 years ago
Tickets for trashy sidewalks are up 300%. It hasn’t fixed Philly’s litter problem.
More than half the violation notices issued by the city end up in the rubbish pile.
7 years ago
Will Republicans finally disown Trump’s incendiary racism?
At this point we should probably be grateful whenever a few Republicans wake up and smell their party's white supremacist stench.
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