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Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
FBI Director Christopher Wray said the gunman Googled the question, “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”
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Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table.
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Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in Oval Office address
In a 10-minute address Wednesday, he delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy, saying doing so "is more important than any title.”
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City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades
Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.
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Listen 1:00‘It’s absolutely changing’: Pew finds Philly is less affordable than it used to be
Researchers analyzed nearly 700,000 records of home sales in the city from 2000 through 2021.
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Listen 1:13In an energized first campaign speech, Kamala Harris makes her pitch for 2024
The vice president's speech in Milwaukee marks the first campaign event she’s held since President Biden ended his campaign Sunday.
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State Police Col. Christopher Paris' testimony before a congressional hearing Tuesday raises questions about whether a post was unattended as the gunman climbed on a roof.
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Sixers GM says Maxey is the ‘key to this offseason’ as players lock in on upcoming season
With the Philadelphia 76ers signing Paul George and extending Tyrese Maxey’s contract, the team may have a “legitimate shot” at a ring.
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Why many scientists fear a second Trump term
Political interference was well documented across the government during the Trump administration.
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‘We were built for this moment’: Black women rally around Kamala Harris
On Sunday night, an estimated 90,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.
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Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis
State lawmakers have passed and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care affordable. But business groups say more is needed to address a provider shortage.
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The settlement does not include the University of Pennsylvania and six other colleges, which are continuing to defend themselves against the class-action lawsuit.
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Police identify suspect charged, 3 people killed in West Philly mass shooting
Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia.
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Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The district has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint.
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N.J. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will resign in August
Menendez’s resignation follow his conviction on federal bribery and corruption charges.
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