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The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms
The justices returned the cases to lower courts in challenges from trade associations for the companies.
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Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial
The justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.
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Some of her notable achievements include championing non-partisan issues such as daycare, housing, child nutrition, and anti-discrimination.
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Paul George signs $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers
At 34, George is still elite — averaging 22.6 points this past season, the ninth consecutive season in which he has averaged at least 20 points per game.
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Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class
The statewide program subsidizes developers rebuilding houses in neighborhoods where the rehab costs are higher than what the home is worth.
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Listen 3:52Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens
Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.
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Listen 4:56Officials in Upper Merion Township begin second phase of single-use plastic ban
Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.
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Trump team plans to pare down Republican Party platform ahead of convention
According to a memo obtained by NPR, the platform will reflect Trump’s vision for America and avoid creating lines of attack for his opponents.
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After poor debate performance, Pres. Biden appeals to donors at N.J. Gov. Murphy’s home
On Saturday, Biden told attendees at Gov. Phil Murphy's Red Bank, New Jersey home that he didn’t have a great debate night, “but I’m going to be fighting harder.”
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Former Philadelphia labor union president sentenced to 4 years in embezzlement case
Prosecutors said Brian Burrows, former president of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and John Dougherty used union funds for personal expenses.
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Philly small business owners are adjusting to the new ‘status quo’
For the second year in a row, a majority of area small businesses reported being in “poor” or “fair” financial condition in 2023.
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WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media
At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.
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Listen 1:35Fetterman traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu despite blowback on the left
Fetterman said progressives who refuse to vote for President Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza could cost Democrats the election.
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Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates
The Supreme Court is weighing cases involving Jan. 6, including a decision Friday that makes it easier for some rioters to contest their charges and convictions.
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Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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