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Who is Judge Victor Stabile, and what is judicial retention?
Stabile, a Republican, is one of two statewide judges up for retention this year. The yes-or-no vote either kicks judges off the bench, or keeps them there for another decade.
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What to expect in New Jersey’s general election
Democrats currently have a 25-15 advantage in the state Senate and a 46-34 lead in the state Assembly.
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Pennsylvania’s election will be headlined by races for statewide courts, including a high court seat
Judges and justices serve 10-year terms before they must run for retention to stay on the court.
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Race to watch: Delco GOP challenges Democrats’ first council majority
Democrats won control of Delaware County Council in 2019 for the first time since the Civil War. The GOP is looking to reclaim those seats.
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Listen 2:42The foundation helps transform school gardens into outdoor classrooms to promote nature appreciation and healthier eating habits.
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Listen 1:19With early voting underway, New Jersey is ramping up election security
Multiple agencies are working together on election security in the Garden State.
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Philly police proposed a new cadet program in hopes of recruiting city’s teens and building trust
Philly teens could simultaneously go to local colleges and learn to be police officers during the yet-to-launch cadet program, but it won’t be an easy sell with all youth.
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Listen 1:56Hundreds protest at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
WHYY News saw several protesters detained by police after demonstrators began blocking entrances to the station.
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Violence and harassment are driving America’s poll workers from their posts. Election officials say Congress can help.
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Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.
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What do Philly’s small business owners want from the city’s 100th mayor? ‘Fix everything’
As they prepare to cast their ballots in the general election, some small business owners say they’re frustrated over a lack of city support.
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Listen 2:17Prosecutor: Former Memphis officer pleads guilty to state and federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
The remaining four officers have a May 6 trial date in federal court. A trial has not yet been set in state court.
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Pennsylvania to partner with natural gas driller on in-depth study of air emissions, water quality
State officials are touting the collaboration with CNX Resources Corp. as the first of its kind.
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Gov. Murphy closes part of N.J.’s only women’s prison amid reports of misconduct there
The move partly fulfills a promise made more than two years ago to close the facility amid reports of sexual abuse and misconduct there.
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New Jersey governor spent $12K on stadium events, including a Taylor Swift concert
A Murphy spokesperson said the Democratic State Committee was expected to cover the stadium costs.
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