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Kamala Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee
Locking up the nomination was only the first item on the staggering political to-do list for Harris after learning of Biden’s plans to leave the race.
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No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
Lawmakers approved $250,000 for schools to test out ways of ending the distraction caused by cell phones in the classroom.
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Listen 2:24Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults
The "Absolute Beginner" course is designed to teach adults the art of ballet, boost their confidence and reacquaint them with their own bodies.
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Listen 1:28Harris wasted no time trekking to Delaware, home of the president, after he quit the presidential race and endorsed her to run against Donald Trump.
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Although Gov. Shapiro won’t answer whether he would take the VP role if offered, that hasn't stopped Pa. Democrats from pushing for Harris to choose him.
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Listen :57Mendoza said in court that he felt sorrow and regret just before he was sentenced to 8 to 20 years.
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Montgomery County plans to launch 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center in 2025
Montgomery County officials have yet to determine a location for their $18 million investment into emergency mental and behavioral health care.
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Listen :52More funding for home repair program left out of Pa. budget despite high demand
Despite high demand, Pa.'s Whole-Home Repairs program didn’t get additional funding in the latest state budget, leaving thousands of homeowners waitlisted.
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‘She’s ready’: Delaware lawmakers endorse VP Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination
Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.
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Listen :52Counseling and social services are being offered in the aftermath of the shooting.
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Listen 1:07Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for the nomination
Prominent Democratic elected officials, party leaders and political organizations quickly lined up behind Harris in the hours after Biden announced he was dropping his bid.
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Pa.’s Gov. Shapiro among possible Democratic running mates for Kamala Harris
Shapiro, along with Gov. Andy Beshear, Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, are considered leading contenders for the nomination.
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Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? Full biography, key accomplishments, controversies and more
Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his long political history.
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EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.
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Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says ‘we failed’
Director Kimberly Cheatle said she took “fully responsibility” for the security lapses, and she vowed to “move heaven and earth” to make sure there's no repeat of it.
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