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New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin points to a photo he says shows guns stored near a ground-floor window at a gun shop, contrary to state law, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Trenton, N.J. The shop was one of three gun dealers Platkin sued on Tuesday. The suits were the first brought by his office under a 2022 law aimed at holding gun dealers accountable by allowing the attorney general to sue under New Jersey's public nuisance laws. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini)
Courts & Law

3 gun dealers sued by New Jersey attorney general, who says they violated state law

Two of the suits involve Pennsylvania-based companies and one involves a New Jersey firm.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.(Bonnie Cash/Pool via AP)
Politics & Policy

Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel’s ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza

The president's comments reflected a harder-than-usual assessment of Israel’s decisions since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

2 years ago

SEPTA Police watch Philadelphia students as they exit a subway concourse in Center City. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

SEPTA police could soon strike if a new contract isn’t reached

In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill and at the White House

Biden's request for a $110 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress.

2 years ago

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Health

Unionized nurses at 2 Pennsylvania community hospitals to strike this month amid ongoing contract negotiations

Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol are in contract negotiations with parent company, Prime Healthcare.

2 years ago

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Dr. J. Larry Jameson
Education

Dr. J. Larry Jameson named Penn’s interim president

Jameson currently leads the two entities that make up Penn Medicine.

2 years ago

Smoking in a casino
Politics & Policy

Auto union leader urges New Jersey lawmakers to pass casino smoking ban

Many casino workers have been pushing for three years to close a loophole in the state's public smoking law that specifically exempts casinos from a ban.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Delaware Supreme Court says out-of-state convictions don’t bar expungement of in-state offenses

The case involves a 2019 law that expanded eligibility for expungement of criminal records.

2 years ago

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Education

Pennsylvania school choice program criticized as ‘discriminatory’ as lawmakers return to session

Democrats are pushing for billions of additional dollars for public schools, but Republicans are pressing to expand taxpayer funding for private schools.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Fliers promoting white nationalism distributed across neighborhood in Montgomery County

The fliers said, 'Stand up White Man,' and included an address for a white nationalist website that promotes racist and anti-immigrant ideology.

2 years ago

Then-Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins' reaction after winning an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in November 2017.
Money

Former Eagles player Malcolm Jenkins on money, social justice, and grit in Philly

Malcolm Jenkins discussed the concepts of money, social justice, and grit — all of which have guided him to financial and professional success.

2 years ago

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Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, takes part in a discussion at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.
Courts & Law

Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store

The unanimous verdictcame after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Check out these holiday events in the Philadelphia area as season begins

FDR Park in South Philadelphia has transformed into Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular!

2 years ago

Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ''Barbie'' on July 12, 2023, in London.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’

The show airs Jan. 7 from Beverly Hills.

2 years ago

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Community

Center City’s Fashion District debt — and control — abandoned by Philly mall operator

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust filed for bankruptcy again in early December. Here’s what we know about its shopping mall portfolio, including the Fashion District.

2 years ago

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