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Power grid concerns complicate talks about incentivizing green energy in Pa.
Republicans say being too aggressive on clean energy could make Pa.’s electric grid unstable. Environmentalists say that’s an excuse.
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Mayor Parker says 25 Philadelphia schools will pilot ‘extended day, extended year’ program
The voluntary program is designed to give students additional help and tutoring when an extended break results in educational regression.
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How the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign
Trump and Biden haven't been on the same stage or even spoken since their last debate weeks before the 2020 presidential election.
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June 27–30: First Person Arts Festival in Philly, Will Downing in New Jersey and the Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:40What Pa. voters can expect from Biden and Trump’s historic presidential debate
A national poll found Trump has a slight lead over Biden. The same goes for polling focused on Pennsylvania, where the lead is often within the margin of error.
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Listen 1:05New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems
New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.
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Listen 1:14Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe said the closure is a “symptom” of an “ongoing onslaught” on abortion rights.
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Listen :55Pennsylvania’s historic preservation tax credit program has an annual cap of $5 million. Legislation moving through Harrisburg would change that.
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Listen 3:43Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds
Both Biden and Trump supporters view the debate as a major test for their candidate — or just a spectacle not to miss.
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Medical aid in dying bill heads to governor’s office for action
It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.
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Listen 1:03Wayward bear’s journey across northern Delaware ends after car strike
The bear affectionately known as “Delabear” on social media met a tragic end after being hit by a car on a Delaware highway.
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Listen 1:01The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says
The Biden administration had sued Idaho, arguing that hospitals must provide abortions to stabilize pregnant patients in rare emergency cases.
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Abortion, immigration among issues expected to dominate Biden-Trump debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will square off in this election's first face-to-face debate on CNN June 27, 2024.
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Pennsylvania opioid money: Coroners and drug testing approved, Kensington residents denied
Pa. expects to receive more than $1 billion in opioid settlement money. Decisions made by a powerful and secretive oversight board could set a precedent for years to come.
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2 people who donated parts of their bodies to Philly’s Mütter Museum now want them back
This comes as the relatively new leadership grapples with how to approach their collection, which includes a lot of human remains.
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