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New Jersey becomes second state to ban cashless businesses
The law is an attempt to ensure that consumers without credit cards can participate in the economy.
8 years ago
Beto O’Rourke makes early impression in Pennsylvania visit
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is making an early impression in Pennsylvania, a late-voting state that may yet play a role in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary.
8 years ago
Temple’s Dunphy begins last go-around at First Four
Fran Dunphy coached 17 years at Penn before replacing John Chaney at Temple in 2006. The pass-the-torch moment to Aaron McKie could come on Tuesday night against Belmont.
8 years ago
Facebook to overhaul ad targeting to prevent discrimination
Facebook will overhaul its ad-targeting systems to prevent discrimination in housing, credit and employment ads as part of a legal settlement.
8 years ago
Does most of your paycheck go to rent? That may be hurting your health
New data on health across the U.S. shows that high housing costs are harming Americans’ health – and that some communities are affected more than others.
8 years ago
ACLU of Pa. back in court, says treatment wait for mentally ill inmates still too long
The state chapter of the ACLU is taking legal action over what it says is are unacceptably long wait times for mentally ill inmates in county prisons to get care.
8 years ago
Records show FBI was probing Michael Cohen long before raid
The records show the inquiry into Cohen had been going on since July 2017 — far longer than previously known — and that a big part of its focus was Cohen's taxi businesses.
8 years ago
White officer on trial in fatal shooting of Antwon Rose, 17
A prosecutor urged jurors Tuesday to focus on a white police officer's frame of mind when he shot and killed an unarmed black teenager near Pittsburgh last summer.
8 years ago
Women’s resource center awards $350K to spark diverse small business growth in Philly
The program awards lending capital and grants to community development financial institutions, which then offer financial products to diverse small business owners.
8 years ago
After 24 years, men’s basketball coach Phil Martelli out at St. Joe’s
In 2003-2004, he was named AP coach of the year after leading the Hawks to an undefeated season.
8 years ago
Dark-money bill advances, sans requirement for retroactive reporting
Is New Jersey actually close to legislation that would require all groups that engage in electioneering and lobbying disclose major donors?
8 years ago
Pa. House moves Janus-enforcing bill, but a veto likely looms
State House Republicans are trying again to pass a bill that would require union employers to let new hires know they can opt out of collective bargaining.
8 years ago
An off-season Fringe, with the spotlight on local successes
The new High Pressure Fire Service Festival, geared to locally based performers, runs through most of June, with a new show opening each month.
8 years ago
Delaware lawmakers want more elementary school counselors and psychologists for students
To help students suffering from trauma and mental illness, Delaware lawmakers want to boost the number of elementary school counselors and psychologists.
8 years ago
What happened when Philly closed 30 schools? New study offers answers
Closures displaced thousands of students, but a new study suggests the kids who fared worst academically were at schools where most displaced students went.
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