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‘Major surgery’: Controversial bill revising Delaware corporate law heads to Gov. John Carney
Supporters say the changes are not an extensive rewrite of current Delaware law. It allows secret side deals with a powerful stakeholder.
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John Wind’s kitschy send-up of Revolutionary War heroes pokes holes in the masculine image at the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Pennsylvania court will decide whether skill game terminals are gambling machines
The high court's announcement comes as lawmakers are fighting over regulating and taxing the industry.
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Pools, spraygrounds and cooling centers: Here’s where to cool off in Philly during a heat wave
For many Philadelphia residents, when extreme heat hits, air-conditioned spaces are in short supply. Here’s a look at some free options across the city.
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Colleges would face financial punishments for boycotting or divesting from Israel under new Pa. bill
Pennsylvania colleges and universities that boycott or divest from Israel for political reasons would be cut off from state funding under a new bill.
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Photo essay: Chinese Lantern Festival takes center stage at Franklin Square with 90-foot dragon
The new attraction at this year’s festival is the Palace of Heaven, featuring multiple 40-foot-high lanterns.
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‘This is how I’m gonna die’: Former employees remember the PES refinery explosion, 5 years later
A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.
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Listen 4:53After 5-year battle, new Pa. probation reforms pushed by Meek Mill go into effect
Pennsylvania has one of the most restrictive probation systems in the country. A new law seeks to change that.
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Listen 1:04Gold bars and Sen. Bob Menendez’s curiosity about their price takes central role at bribery trial
Prosecutors showed jurors multiple instances when Menendez researched the value of gold as he tried to help a businessman who authorities say bribed him with gold and cash.
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RFK Jr.’s campaign files petitions to get on presidential ballot in swing-state Pennsylvania
Thursday's filing comes six weeks before the Aug. 1 deadline. Kennedy must file 5,000 signatures of registered voters to qualify for the state ballot.
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Legal cannabis likely won’t be in this year’s budget, but supporters say there’s a silver lining
Advocates for legal cannabis say they're closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.
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U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live
In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds.
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SEPTA stepping up penalties for quality-of-life crimes
Major crimes on SEPTA are down, but some offenses have been going unchecked. The transit agency is now working to increase enforcement.
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Netflix bringing immersive fan experience to King of Prussia
There will be dancing like on "Bridgerton," the glass bridge challenge based on "Squid Game," and food inspired by some of their other shows.
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