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Cherry Hill dad sues state, district over policy keeping schools from outing transgender students
The suit challenges guidance issued by the Education Department, which does not mandate that school staff notify parents of their child’s gender identification.
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House Republicans reject Jim Jordan a third time for the speaker’s gavel as opposition deepens
In all, Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues, leaving him far from the majority needed.
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City Council members say the decision is legally theirs to make. But a bill to lift the rule is on hold after vocal foes descended on chambers Thursday.
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Pa. tax credits result in ‘mixed bag’ for job creation
A recent state analysis of 20 state tax credit programs found seven accomplished their legislative intent.
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Calvary Baptist has transformed its parking lot to accommodate game-day fundraisers, with volunteers from the congregation staffing the lots and selling spaces for $15.
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Delco native living in Phoenix gives Phillies fans tour of ‘climbable structures’
Grace Del Pizzo is from Marple, Delaware County, but goes to college in Phoenix.
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Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released
The pair, who also hold Israeli citizenship, were the first hostages to be released, and more than 200 are still being held.
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Millions of federal dollars could help Pa. build a climate-ready electric grid
PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light’s plans include floodproofing, adding battery storage, and increasing grid capacity.
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About 60% of people who carry loaded firearms in public on a regular basis said it was very or extremely likely that they would arm themselves for a political cause.
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Listen 1:13The long-time educator says JoAnne Epps provided “a roadmap” for moving the university forward.
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Listen 1:08Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 in NLCS
The Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday and close to 2-1 in the NL Championship Series.
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Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for U.S. security
Biden said he would send an urgent funding request to Congress, which is expected to be roughly $100 billion over the next year.
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Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
The $15.50 per month price for Netflix’s most popular streaming option in the U.S. will remain unchanged, as will a $7 monthly plan backed by ads.
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Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-02 and the Houston Comets from 1997-2000 as the only teams in league history to win consecutive titles.
2 years ago
Warehouse construction starts soon at demolished South Philly refinery
Officials and business executives broke ground on the industrial and logistics campus at the former refinery site this week.
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