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Biden to be ‘more respectful’ of personal space after allegations from several women
Joe Biden released a video saying he will be ‘more respectful’ of personal space following allegations from several women that he made them uncomfortable by touching.
8 years ago
Could a driveway kill the Italian Market?
Italian Market boosters testified against an unwanted new neighbor: a driveway they fear could mark the beginning of the end for the historic market.
8 years ago
Report outlines priorities for Latinos in Pa., focus on education, workforce development
Pennsylvania Latino Convention chairman Norman Bristol Colón said the overarching goal is to make sure the community is heading in the right direction.
8 years ago
Bucks nonprofit dedicated to helping immigrants wins top national award
After 20 years of teaching English as a second language and offering other classes, Welcoming the Stranger is recognized for its efforts to help immigrants.
8 years ago
Philly parents, advocates speak up about bullying during state committee hearing
Parents and anti-bullying advocates testified about how bullies have affected their lives during a Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Tuesday.
8 years ago
Jannie Blackwell helped a developer get city land. Now he’s hosting a fundraiser for her.
West Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell directed public land to be sold at below-market prices to developer Rick Young. Now he’s hosting a fundraiser for her.
8 years ago
Fake news fraud Alex Jones suffers his day of reckoning
In my perpetual and often fruitless search for upbeat news, I've discovered the sworn deposition of Alex Jones.
8 years ago
Trump-backed ACA repeal unwise for Pa., DePasquale says
Using data from the state Insurance Department, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that over of 1.1 million people in Pa. can attribute their healthcare to the ACA.
8 years ago
House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas for special counsel Mueller's full Russia report as Dems pressure Justice to release the document without redactions.
8 years ago
N.J. offers online purchase of annual passes to 47 state parks
New Jersey is the first state to offer the online purchase of annual park passes, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced.
8 years ago
CBD is getting buzz, but does it work? And is it legal?
U.S. regulators announced Tuesday they are exploring ways the marijuana extract could be used legally in foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics.
8 years ago
115-year-old Brandywine Creek dam removed to upgrade water pipes, restore fish migration
Work to demolish a 115-year-old dam in the Brandywine Creek in Wilmington should help restore the habitat of the American shad fish.
8 years ago
SEPTA quietly decriminalizes jumping turnstiles, lowers fines
Fare evaders caught by SEPTA officers receive a $25 ticket, down from $300, and do not face criminal charges. The change reflects a trend in Philadelphia policing.
8 years ago
Judge imposes first jail terms in Penn St. frat death case
Three ex-Penn State fraternity brothers have been sentenced to jail on hazing charges in connection to the February 2017 death of a student pledging the fraternity.
8 years ago
Scammers peddling bogus tax breaks find traction on Facebook
Ads on Facebook promised homeowners they were eligible for huge state tax breaks if they installed solar-energy panels. There was just one catch: None of it was true.
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