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Why a business coalition wants more employers to overlook criminal records in Philly
Advocates say too much talent is sitting on the sidelines because criminal records are holding some applicants back.
2 years ago
Delaware sees first decrease in drug overdose deaths in a decade
While the overall rate dropped, overdoses and drug use are rising in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities across the state.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04Info about Mariner East-related water testing not public
The Pa. AG had reached a plea deal with Energy Transfer that included free water testing for residents who might have been affected by Mariner East II pipeline construction.
2 years ago
A giant glass box has landed at Philly’s Independence Mall. Who are those people inside?
A new pop-up installation in Center City advocates for clean slate laws using life-size stacks of paperwork.
2 years ago
Listen 1:06Heavy rain events are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer. Pa.'s insurance commissioner says “not even close” to enough people have flood insurance.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20DA plans to seek death penalty against man charged with killing 3 relatives in Levittown
Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn plans to seek capital punishment because of the “multiple killings and grave risk to others.”
2 years ago
Appeals court leaves hold on New Jersey’s primary ballot system in place
Rep. Andy Kim and two other Democratic candidates sued in federal court to block New Jersey's so-called county line primary system.
2 years ago
2 people killed by falling trees in Montgomery, Delaware counties
Severe storms led to water rescues and flooding storms across the Delaware Valley.
2 years ago
Philly officers were escorting truck on ‘approved route’ before Conrail bridge crash
The Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond are expected to be completed by the weekend. I-95 NB remains closed.
2 years ago
WrestleMania XL, Philly Theatre Week and Dine Latino in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 4–7: WrestleMania and Theatre Week in Philly, "Murder on the Nile" in N.J. and a celebration of Black female artists in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.
2 years ago
Listen 5:36A year after pandemic rules end, Pa.’s Medicaid program has dropped by 500,000 people
Last April, more than 3.7 million people were enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. It has dropped to 3.2 million since renewals restarted.
2 years ago
Listen 3:18Philly Photo Day returns after a 9-year hiatus
The photography institute TILT is bringing back its city-wide photo-sharing project.
2 years ago
Chester County organizations to host ‘poverty simulation’
The simulation is intended to be a role-playing experience designed to give participants a glimpse of what someone may experience living a month in poverty.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05Before WrestleMania starts in Philly this weekend, local wrestlers clown around
AWFUL wrestling performance art sets the stage for this weekend’s pro wrestling finale.
2 years ago
In crusade for Senate, McCormick greets supporters at South Philly steak shop stop
The likely Republican nominee was joined by National Republican Senate Committee Chairman Steve Daines of Montana and former Senator Pat Toomey.
2 years ago
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