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In his second budget, Gov. Murphy again calls for a higher tax on N.J. millionaires
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants those making $1 million a year to pay more. Currently those making $5 million pay the top tax rate.
8 years ago
Upgraded classification for 750 miles of N.J.’s rivers and streams
Deemed the most ecologically sensitive, Category One waterways are protected against any degradation in water quality.
8 years ago
Report: Coal ash contamination widespread in U.S., Pa.
One western Pa. site has arsenic counts 372 times the 'safe' level.
8 years ago
Study: Storm surge barrier a ‘viable option’ at numerous N.J. inlets
Is a storm surge barrier at New Jersey inlets an option to mitigate back bay flooding? A joint federal and state study as it's a "viable option."
8 years ago
Pa. Liquor Control Board’s latest move to draw consumers? Auctioning really old Scotch
The state legislature's last serious bid to break up state control of the liquor industry came in 2017.
8 years ago
At Northeast Philly bakery, fastnachts are a tasty tradition
Haegele’s Bakery only serves these lightly fried, diamond-shaped doughnuts, dusted with cinnamon or powdered sugar, two days of the year.
8 years ago
Listen 1:56Wolf’s plan to boost teacher salaries faces bipartisan skepticism in Pa. House
Legislators questioned the practical implications of the proposal, warning that it could cost more than the administration predicts.
8 years ago
Snowy family fun just a few hours from Philly’s disappointing winter weather
During a season offering very little opportunity for snowy fun in the region, look to the north for all many of wintry outdoor activities.
8 years ago
Higher education: Colleges add cannabis to the curriculum
A growing number of colleges are adding cannabis to the curriculum to prepare graduates for careers cultivating, researching, analyzing and marketing the herb.
8 years ago
N.J. Supreme Court allows testimony on whether plaintiffs are faking injury symptoms
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Monday that medical experts can testify about whether they believe plaintiffs are faking the symptoms of an injury for personal gain.
8 years ago
Accurate census count in N.J. needs state money, governor is told
There is concern that New Jersey could lose out on federal funds — and even lose a seat in Congress — if special efforts not made in ‘hard-to-count’ areas.
8 years ago
Judge lets Wilmington join lawsuit seeking property reassessment to boost school funding
The ACLU is suing to force Delaware's counties to reassess properties for the first time in more than 30 years. Now Wilmington has joined against New Castle County.
8 years ago
Listen 0:55EcoWURD wants to connect black Philadelphians to green economy
EcoWURD is a multimedia environmental justice journalism initiative exploring the intersection of race, income & the environment.
8 years ago
China cutback on taking recyclables means more to burn in Chester City
Chester residents have been dealing with the health effects of trash incineration in their community, and an influx of plastic waste has reignited the debate.
8 years ago
First look inside Globe Dye Works’ newest attraction
Globe Dye Works, the former yarn-dyeing factory turned live-work-manufacturing and design space in Frankford continues to write its own history.
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