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Methane hearing draws concern over state rules, talk of promising new technology
While Pennsylvania officials weigh how to regulate emissions from natural gas well sites, a panel of state senators heard how leak detection technology is creating more jobs.
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To curb spread of HIV, Episcopal Hospital starts people on PReP in emergency room
The recent spike in HIV among people in Philadelphia who use injection drugs has prompted new steps to stop the virus’ spread.
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Writers’ petition calls on university to save Penn Book Center, a ‘watering hole for the mind’
Throughout this week, Penn Book Center supporters are marching daily from the University City campus to the bookstore — just one block away.
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Listen 1:40Black birth workers help moms struggling when — and after — the baby is born
Local workshops focused on birth trauma and birth-worker training address some women’s desires for alternative, and better, experiences.
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Listen 1:16Cash grab: As asset forfeiture quietly expands across Pa., abuses follow
As counties have scaled up the practice to fund local police, our investigation found that seemingly innocent people are getting caught in the rush for cash.
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Listen 6:02N.J. Center on Gun Violence Research wants ‘all hands on deck’ approach to stem shootings
Researchers say addressing gun violence will take time, but starts with better data.
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Trenton cop, former officer arrested by FBI after alleged assaults
Discrepancy between surveillance, bodycam footage and officer reports is foundation for arrest of Trenton cop, former officer.
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Attorneys release names of Boy Scout leaders accused of sexual abuse in New Jersey
Attorneys released the names of Boy Scout leaders accused of molestation in N.J. and called on Gov. Murphy to sign a measure expanding the civil statute of limitations.
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Big Soda complies with new Philly law to reveal $604K in election spending
The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.
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Pa. bill proposes tax break for Olympians
Pa. would join the group of states with similar income tax exemptions already in place.
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Bill Cosby fighting $1M a month legal bill in arbitration
Cosby accused the firm in a petition of elder abuse and "egregious" billing practices, and of fraud for representing both him and AIG, whom he's also fighting court.
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Biden to enter 2020 race Thursday; Rendell, other Philly donors ready to help
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 presidential race Thursday. Top Philadelphia Democrats, including former Gov. Ed Rendell will throw a fundraiser.
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New Jersey’s takeover of Atlantic City to last full 5 years
The timetable laid out Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver would keep the takeover in place through 2021.
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Feds: Ex-CEO is first drug exec indicted in opioid crisis
The indictment alleges former Rochester Drug Co-Operative CEO Laurence Doud III ordered subordinates to ignore red flags about pharmacy customers to maximize company revenue.
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To help choose from a crowded field, Philly voters pack WHYY to question council hopefuls
WHYY and a host of partners sponsored a speed-dating style event to help voters when they hit the ballot box on May 21.
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