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Pennsylvania’s governor says he wants to ‘get s— done.’ He’s made it his slogan, profanity and all
The phrase has become the governing philosophy of the rising star in the Democratic Party.
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Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania challenge state, federal actions to boost voter registration
The lawsuit is expected to be one of many to litigate voting and election rules in a battleground state that is critical to 2024’s presidential contest.
1 year ago
U.S. Marshals release new video of escaped teen murder suspect in Philadelphia
A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Shane Pryor's arrest is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service.
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A 27-mile stretch of the Delaware River in the areas of Philadelphia and Camden is not safe for swimming. UPenn researchers evaluate how to improve water quality.
1 year ago
Your Pa. utility is calling. Double check that it’s really them
An increasingly common scamming tactic is a phone call from a number with a fake caller ID that reads “PECO,” the company said.
1 year ago
Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes tuition caps to make college more affordable and accessible
To help reverse the downward trend in higher learning, Shapiro wants to make college more financially accessible.
1 year ago
New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too
New Jersey's Democratic-led state government is considering legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion.
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Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
Friday’s verdict was the second time in nine months that a jury addressed Carroll’s claim that Trump assaulted her in a New York City department store in 1996.
1 year ago
Penn Medicine says ‘no’ to buying Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health
Penn Medicine said Brandywine Hospital did not meet construction needs. Tower Health expressed optimism it could find a new buyer for Brandywine.
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Listen 0:45This year's state government spending of about $2 billion on higher education is about the same as it was 15 years ago.
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Man arrested after allegedly picking up teen murder suspect after escape
Shane Pryor, who was in custody for the 2020 murder of Tanya Harris, escaped Wednesday while being transported to CHOP.
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Founder of Philly cheesesteak shop Tony Luke’s, son sentenced for tax fraud
Anthony Lucidonio Sr., 84, and his son Nicholas Lucidonio, 57, were charged with conspiracy to defraud the IRS.
1 year ago
20 Delco renters face eviction each day. How can officials change that?
After a year of discussion and planning, the Delaware County Housing Coalition presented a series of recommendations for the county to undertake.
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Listen 1:06‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild
Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.
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Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid named to NBA All-Star team
Embiid is the reigning NBA MVP, two-time defending scoring champion and current NBA scoring leader.
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