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Politics & Policy

Philly area water providers applaud federal rule to replace lead pipes over next decade

President Joe Biden is expected to announce the final Environmental Protection Agency rule Tuesday in the swing state of Wisconsin.

11 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Politicians, Jewish and Muslim communities, mark October 7 anniversary with messages against antisemitism and bigotry

Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.

11 months ago

Dr. Mayank Amin
Health

Montgomery County faith leaders and independent pharmacists bring vaccines to people’s homes with new program

The vaccine program is open to all county residents and offers shots for COVID, flu, RSV and other diseases.

11 months ago

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Politics & Policy

What Philly voters need to know this November

From the presidency to the state House, here’s everything on Philadelphia’s Tuesday, Nov. 5 ballot.

11 months ago

Hilary Naiberk and Nikhil Lakhani
Politics & Policy

Volunteers knock on doors to create climate ‘super-voters’ in Philadelphia

The Environmental Voter Project targets people who are passionate about climate and the environment, but rarely or never vote.

11 months ago

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poll worker training
Politics & Policy

Want to be a poll worker in N.J.? Here’s everything you need to know, from pay to required training

Here are the steps to become a poll worker in New Jersey — and how to earn more than the base salary.

11 months ago

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The American Water building on the Camden WaterfrontN.J.
Money

American Water, the largest water utility in U.S., is targeted by a cyberattack

The New Jersey–based water and wastewater utility company said Monday it has paused billing to customers after becoming aware of unauthorized activity last Thursday.

11 months ago

A hydraulic fracturing drill rig in Bradford County
Science

Pa. voters split on fracking but show widespread support for stronger regulations

Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.

11 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Community

‘In a competition of pain, there are no winners’: Gov. Shapiro tours exhibit marking anniversary of Oct. 7 attack

Pennsylvania’s governor reiterated a message of unity at a Weitzman Museum pop-up exhibit, which honors victims of last year’s attack at the Nova music festival in Israel.

11 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly will now pick up your old fridge at the curb. But you may have to wait

City sanitation crews have already collected tons worth of household items too big to put in the regular trash.

11 months ago

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Cissy Houston
Arts & Entertainment

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mother and a Grammy-winning singer, dies at 91

Cissy Houston died Monday morning in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, according to her daughter-in-law Pat Houston.

11 months ago

Phillies' Nick Castellanos celebrates
Community

Castellanos wins Game 2 for Phillies with 9th-inning single, top Mets 7-6

Nick Castellanos ripped a winning two-out single off Tylor Megill that scored Trea Turner and sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a dizzying 7-6 win over the New York Mets.

12 months ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on debate stage
Politics & Policy

Trump’s plan would add $4 trillion more to U.S. debt compared to Harris’, analysis says

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget warned of "an eventual fiscal crisis" if politicians don't address the national debt more forcefully.

12 months ago

destroyed city after a bombing
Community

Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began

When Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, it called on the Arab world to join it in a concerted campaign against Israel.

12 months ago

Curtis Bashaw and Rep. Andy Kim
Politics & Policy

N.J. U.S. Senate race: Key takeaways from the first debate between candidates Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw

New Jersey’s Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate debated affordability, border security and other issues.

12 months ago

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