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How to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices
For most people, power outages are an inconvenience. For those who count on electricity for home medical equipment, they can be a crisis.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers pass nearly $48B budget almost 2 weeks late
The legislation falls well short of the $6.2 billion increase phased in over five years sought for underfunded schools by the districts that sued and won in court.
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Up to 2 new offshore wind projects are proposed for New Jersey. A third seeks to re-bid its terms
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities received three bids by Wednesday's deadline in the state's fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms.
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Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states
The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.
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A new tune: Philly historical commission set to drop nomination for North Philly jazz venue
New Barber’s Hall was set to become a historically designated property. The nomination may now be withdrawn.
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Listen 1:27New Jersey’s homeless population has risen 17% over the past few years, and there aren't enough resources to properly help unhoused people.
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Listen 1:57Students in the Malvern district impersonated their teachers on social media. Schools across Chesco and the U.S. are wondering how to adapt amid ever-changing technology.
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Listen 1:09July 11 - 14: Blobfest in the Philly burbs, Christopher Cross in N.J., and the Shady Grove Music Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:14Tolls set to increase on 4 major bridges in Philadelphia area
Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.
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Temple Health warns patients of possible termination with Keystone First health insurance plans
Temple Health’s current contract with Keystone First, a large Medicaid insurance provider in southeast Pennsylvania, expires on July 31.
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Listen 1:04Mayor Parker doubles down on Philly’s employee return to office order
Union leaders say some workers are prepared to quit over the mandate. Parker holds firm, saying the decision was “not made lightly.”
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Listen 1:03A spokesperson for DA Larry Krasner said the death penalty decision followed “extensive input” from both experts and Fitzgerald’s family.
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Sen. Bob Menendez’s lawyer cites patriotism as a reason to acquit his client
A defense lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez has tried to convince a New York jury that there's nothing to the federal government's bribery case against the Democrat.
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House GOP wants proof of citizenship to vote, boosting an election-year talking point
The GOP is using Democratic opposition to the bill as fuel for Trump’s claims that Democrats have encouraged the surge of migrants so they can get them to register and vote.
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In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election
The 2020 presidential election in Pennsylvania was decided by about 82,000 votes, and there are more than 600,000 eligible Latino voters in the state.
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