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Pa. House settles on rural-friendly path for updating judicial elections
Pa. state House members appear to have decided on a way to overhaul judicial elections. For a few weeks, they have been debating competing bills.
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Providing PFAS-free water to customers in Warminster, Horsham comes at a price
Water authorities in Warminster and Horsham have found ways to provide untainted supplies to their customers, but doing so has cost millions of dollars.
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Powell: Policies needed to address slowdown in income growth
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday the United States needs to find ways to address a decades-long slowdown in income growth and upward economic mobility.
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Philly breakdancers ready to battle as Red Bull world competition comes to town
Red Bull BC One is an international contest in search of the greatest breakers in the world. On the line are bragging rights — and potential sponsorships.
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Listen 4:37For non-swimmers, a chance to jump in the water and learn
A 2017 study found 66% of African-American kids couldn’t swim well enough to be safe in the deep end of a pool. We Can Swim dives in to change that.
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Listen 4:41Philly renters guaranteed lawyers in eviction court under new City Council bill
Gym introduced a bill on Thursday that would guarantee free legal representation for renters under 200 percent of federal poverty guideline, or $33,820 for a household of two.
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Delaware public health director urges Congress to continue funding addiction services
In the face of hundreds of fatal overdoses, Delaware’s public health chief urges Congress to continue funding efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl.
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Trump to nominate Shanahan for top Pentagon post
Shanahan has been leading the Pentagon as acting secretary since Jan. 1.
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Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes: Time to break up company
In a New York Times opinion piece, Hughes called Zuckerberg's power "unprecedented and un-American."
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Trump taking aim at ‘surprise medical bills’
President Donald Trump will begin a push Thursday to fight health care sticker shock by limiting "surprise medical bills."
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How to make farming more stable? The Pa. Senate has 7 ideas.
The state Senate has passed a package of bills aimed at helping Pennsylvania’s farmers turn a profit in a changing industry.
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Lawmakers Street, Rabb, Muth seek to repeal death penalty in Pa.
The lawmakers are introducing legislation to repeal the penalty that is proven to be unsuccessful as a crime deterrent, incredibly costly, and a flawed system of punishment.
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Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images
"Thanks for being here, from Facebook," the video concludes in a cartoon bubble before flashing the company's famous "thumbs up."
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Delaware Senate panel hears divided opinions on gun regulation proposals
Opponents say they fear abridgement of their Second Amendment rights; supporters say they fear another mass shooting. Lawmakers may send three proposals to full Senate.
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New horticultural center at Overbrook School for the Blind seeds a connection to nature
Students at the West Philadelphia campus will be able to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables from seed, as well as add to their skills and experiences.
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