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N.J. to issue Real IDs next month as federal deadline looms
New Jersey will begin issuing the federally approved Real ID cards in June. Airlines will require the new type of identification by October 2020.
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PATCO’s new overnight rail schedule on hold amid criticism
PATCO is delaying implementation of its new overnight rail schedule amid criticism from riders and local officials who say they weren't told of the changes.
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Another push for N.J. ban on plastic bags and, maybe, paper bags too
While many New Jersey municipalities have passed ordinances to reduce the use of plastic bags, straws, and Styrofoam containers, there's now a call for a statewide policy.
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Meet Sadaf Jaffer, New Jersey’s first female Muslim mayor
"I want to be that person I needed to see when I was younger," Jaffer said.
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Native fungi found to be deadly to invasive pest in Pa.
Nature appears to be fighting back against a destructive, invasive insect in Pennsylvania, according to new research.
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3 reasons why America’s worst businessman will keep his cultists
Trump's fans are eternally tethered to the delusion that he's a winner.
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Murphy offers lawmakers both carrot and stick to approve millionaire’s tax
Gov. Phil Murphy is upping the political ante in his bid to establish a true millionaire’s tax.
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Public comments on Army Corps back bay study target storm surge barriers
The Army Corps says it has received 112 comments on the study, with the majority addressing the environmental impact of structural features, namely storm surge barriers.
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Phillies Chairman David Montgomery dies at 72
The Philadelphia Phillies say the team's chairman has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Jewish schools in Pa. seek piece of public grants for security
Like some other states, Pennsylvania began a $10 million school safety grant program after the 2012 mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Exhibit takes deep dive into constitutional debates that formed Civil War-era amendments
At Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, exhibit touches on amendments abolishing slavery, guaranteeing citizenship and voting rights for men.
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Listen 1:52Pa. private school tax credit may get boost after two-day debate
The measure would increase funds for the Education Improvement Tax Credit by $100 million — nearly doubling the amount available.
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Saluting the unsung heroes of education in Bucks, Montgomery
The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools recognizes four unsung heroes serving in schools in Bucks and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.
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City of Philadelphia sues Uber on eve of driver revolt
There will be a lot to talk about in your Uber Wednesday — if you can get one.
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Temple University cops sued over alleged racial profiling incident
The federal civil rights complaint alleges that Temple police stopped a high school student at gunpoint for doing nothing other than driving while black.
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