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SEPTA announces accord with striking transit officers
A SEPTA spokesman said officers were expected to begin returning to duty for the 11 p.m. Tuesday shift.
8 years ago
Senate backs Trump’s Philly-based appeals court nominee over home-state objections
The Senate voted 54-45 to approve Paul Matey to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, giving the court a majority of Republican appointees.
8 years ago
Pa. state Sen. Williams, former controller Butkovitz challenge Philly Mayor Kenney
Two Democrats are challenging Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s bid for a second term.
8 years ago
Pa. AG, Delco DA launch criminal investigation into Sunoco, Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer says the probe into the construction of the Mariner East pipelines "has no legitimate basis."
8 years ago
Alliance pushes for Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
A local worker-led organization is leading the fight to ensure that legal protection is extended to one of the most vulnerable professions in the labor force of Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Celebs, coaches charged in college bribery scheme
Federal authorities called it the biggest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the U.S. Justice Department, with parents paying an estimated $25 million in bribes.
8 years ago
The partial meltdown at Three Mile Island left areas of the facility highly radioactive and inaccessible to humans. Along came a young group of researchers and robots.
8 years ago
State reaches $7M agreement over 1,400 abandoned oil and gas wells
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has reached an agreement with an Alabama company over the costs of plugging 1,400 abandoned wells in the state.
8 years ago
Al Alvarez, man at center of Murphy hiring scandal, denies knowing who hired him
The former Phil Murphy campaign official and former state employee denies the rape allegation and laments how it has affected his family, but does not discuss it at length.
8 years ago
Pa. 2019 municipal primary: Key dates and what you need to know
This year, voters in Pennsylvania will elect judges, county commissioners, district attorneys, mayors, school board members and other local leaders.
8 years ago
New Jersey takes big step toward legalizing recreational pot
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders said Tuesday they've agreed on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.
8 years ago
Jury selection begins for Pa. trial in death of Antwon Rose, 17
Jurors will be taken to Allegheny County for the trial of Michael Rosfeld, a former Pittsburgh police officer charged with criminal homicide for the death of Antwon Rose II.
8 years ago
Barriers, flood walls could help protect back bays, Army Corps says
The interim report foresees a ‘massive’ construction project costing ‘several billion dollars.’
8 years ago
ACLU urges Philly bail commissioners to follow the law
The ACLU of Pennsylvania says too many low-income residents are spending time behind bars before trial because they can’t afford bail.
8 years ago
Pa. House brings back bills reorganizing career and technical education
Support for career and technical education happens to be one of the only work-related areas where Pennsylvania Republicans and Democrats agree.
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