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Sen. Tom Carper
Politics & Policy

Delaware Sen. Tom Carper exits the political stage after nearly 50 years in public life

Delaware’s U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has served in public office since 1977 as treasurer, governor, congressman and senator. He leaves office in January.

1 year ago

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Exxon oil refinery stands in Linden, N.J.
Science

New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change

New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.

1 year ago

Paper packaging materials
Politics & Policy

New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes

A bill to be discussed Thursday in the New Jersey Legislature would require all such materials used in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2034.

1 year ago

Luigi Nicholas Mangione
Courts & Law

Arguments over whether Luigi Mangione is a ‘hero’ offer a glimpse into an unusual American moment

Memes and online posts in support of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who's charged with killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, have mushroomed online.

1 year ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro
Courts & Law

Penn grad suspected in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing could return to New York on a governor’s warrant

Luigi Mangione is being held without bail in western Pennsylvania in the killing of Brian Thompson.

1 year ago

Sixers arena opponents chant as City Council weighs whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

With $60M community benefits agreement, Philly City Council gives initial approval for Sixers arena by a 12-4 vote

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

1 year ago

Entrance sign welcoming people to Picatinny Arsenal
Community

U.S. senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be ‘shot down, if necessary’

The drones appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker.

1 year ago

The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Politics & Policy

Delaware County Council greenlights 23% property tax hike

The average household will see an annual increase of $185 on their tax bill.

1 year ago

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Amanda Schoonover, the star of the one-woman show,
Arts & Entertainment

West Philly’s Shakespeare in Clark Park goes indoors for a holiday premiere

The longtime outdoor summer company is expanding into seasonal theater that is neither Shakespeare nor in Clark Park.

1 year ago

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Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Politics & Policy

Chester’s stormwater chief has retired. His exit comes as agency faces scrutiny from state-appointed receiver

This marks the second time in three months a city authority leader has retired from their position.

1 year ago

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Several row homes on one side of a block
Science

Toxic PFAS detected in household dust samples in New Castle, Del.

CDC researchers detected several types of PFAS in outdoor and indoor air, as well as in household dust found on surfaces and in vacuum cleaners.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Philly City Council zoning bill could affect hundreds of thousands of properties. Not everyone is on board

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. wants to crack down on property owners who are breaking zoning laws to make a buck. He’s willing to change the zoning code citywide to do it.

1 year ago

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FILE - FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, March 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Politics & Policy

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January

The announcement Wednesday comes a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position.

1 year ago

Luigi Nicholas Mangione is escorted into Blair County Courthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pa.
Courts & Law

Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say

Suspect Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints also matched a water bottle and a snack bar wrapper that police found near the scene in Manhattan, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

1 year ago

Council President Kenyatta Johnson calls a hearing to order only to postpone the vote on the Sixers arena to Thursday morning
PlanPhilly
Community

Sixers arena vote delayed again as Philly City Council pushes for $100M community benefits agreement

The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.

1 year ago

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