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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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years 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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SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns
“SEPTA does not want to make these cuts, especially at a time when ridership is growing,” CEO Leslie Richards said during Thursday’s board meeting.
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Listen 1:19U.S. sets plans to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms; firms swap wind leases
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released final plans to protect endangered North American right whales.
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Renowned Philly civil rights activist Paula Peebles dies at 70
Throughout her lifetime, Paula championed for economic, social and civil rights.
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Listen :47Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
Charges were filed in London, Ontario, against five players, including four who are currently on NHL teams.
2 years ago
Lots of new faces, but familiar issues as Philly City Council returns to action
Philadelphia City Council returned to City Hall for its first official legislative session of the year.
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