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Will Philly refinery shutdown create jobs at area competitors? Unlikely, analysts say
With other refineries in the region at or near capacity, the East Coast will likely look to the Gulf Coast and Europe for gasoline and other products.
7 years ago
Murphy to New Jerseyans: I’m not shutting down state government
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy says state parks and beaches will be open for the run-up to the Fourth of July holiday, and there won't be a government shutdown.
7 years ago
Pa. House plans funding for voting machine bill, with conditions
A change would take away the option to quickly vote a straight party. Instead, voters would have to individually select all the candidates for whom they want to cast ballots.
7 years ago
Trump’s next tweet could get a warning label
Starting Thursday, tweets that Twitter deems to involve matters of public interest, but which violate the service's rules.
7 years ago
Escaping pirates: Wyeth artistic patriarch gets a retrospective
The father of Andrew Wyeth was the top illustrator of his day, but N.C. yearned to be a “pure artist.” The biggest retrospective of his work in half a century is now open.
7 years ago
Listen 2:00Friends: Trump accuser told us of attack in the ’90s
Two women have confirmed that the writer E. Jean Carroll told them in the 1990s that she'd been sexually assaulted by Trump in the dressing room of a NYC department store
7 years ago
Elizabeth Warren wants to abolish private health insurance. Uh oh.
Is it possible to pluck one newsworthy moment from last night's cacophonous 10-contestant Democratic quiz show? You bet. Here we go.
7 years ago
Shore air quality will be unhealthy for ‘sensitive groups’ Thursday
An air quality alert is in effect Thursday at the Jersey Shore for ground level ozone, according to the National Weather Service.
7 years ago
Pride or protest? Disillusioned plan their own LGBTQ march
Dissidents believe the annual parade has become too commercialized and decided to split off with their own march.
7 years ago
Historic Pa. law to automatically seal millions of criminal charges starting Friday
Starting Friday, 40 million criminal charges in Pa. will be eligible for automatic sealing, potentially giving thousands of residents a second chance.
7 years ago
Listen 4:28How media startups in the Philly suburbs are trying to fill the local news ‘void’
Dozens of media startups in Pa. are trying to fill gaps in coverage, while battling the same financial challenges that undercut the newspaper business.
7 years ago
Listen 4:48Ring in July 4th early with ice cream, history lessons, and enjoy outdoor music concerts
It’s not too early to get ready for the Fourth of July. It’s time for Welcome America, beach music, block parties and exhibition openings in this week’s Things To Do.
7 years ago
Listen 4:46Coast Guard saves boat with 2 fishermen aboard from sinking off N.J. coast
Officials say two men were aboard the 28-foot boat, dubbed "Trouble Maker," for a day of fishing when water began filtering into the vessel from a leak.
7 years ago
Pa. Senate session devolves into shouting as GOP repeals cash assistance
The state Senate voted Wednesday to repeal a small cash assistance program for the poor — but before it happened, the session devolved into a loud, chaotic argument.
7 years ago
Health care, immigration top issues at Democrats’ 1st debate
The debate marked a new phase in the 2020 presidential season as Democrats seek to break out from the crowded field.
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