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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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Philly business leaders say the next mayor needs to tackle public safety, jobs, and social equity
Philadelphia will soon have a new mayor. Here’s what local business leaders say they want the next leader to prioritize.
2 years ago
Listen 1:36Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
In his first season with Texas, manager Bruce Bochy won his fourth World Series title 13 years to the day after his first.
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Philly food trucks are still giving out plastic bags despite ban, advocates say
Unpredictable sales and tight margins make it hard for food trucks to source anything but the cheapest bags, a former food truck operator said.
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Listen 1:17‘Macbeth’ remixed, Oysterfest, ‘Wicked,’ and Tailsgate at the Linc in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Nov. 2 - 5: Anthony Hamilton & Friends at the Met Philadelphia, “Curious Incident of the Dog in Nighttime’’ in N.J., and “The Moth” in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:35The lawsuit claims city cops bend the rules to search for evidence, especially with probationers, but Mayor Purzycki calls the allegations “offensive.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:43Race to watch: Chester County GOP tests Democrats’ first-ever majority on Board of Commissioners
The four candidates honed in on housing affordability, land preservation, government spending, and public safety as the big ticket issues.
2 years ago
Listen 1:57Abortion, parental rights, and offshore wind are big issues in the New Jersey election this year
Although experts predict a low turnout at the polls, New Jersey candidates and voters are focused on several key issues this November.
2 years ago
Listen 1:16Philly’s next mayor will oversee preparations for the pivotal year 2026
The major events landing in Philly in 2026 could be transformative. It all happens on the next mayor’s watch.
2 years ago
Listen 3:07‘Sometimes you just get tired’: City releases RFP to redevelop troubled Logan Triangle
A developer walked away from the project after spending nearly a decade trying to breathe new life into the site.
2 years ago
SEPTA to stop accepting tokens for payment on January 1, 2024
The sale of tokens ended in 2018, however, SEPTA has continued to accept tokens on buses and trolleys, and via fare kiosks at stations and bus loops.
2 years ago
Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike
Since launching the most aggressive series of rate hikes in four decades in March 2022 to fight inflation, it has pulled back and has now raised rates only once since May.
2 years ago
This North Philly street has more than 50 small businesses, but zero banks in sight
For some small business owners in Philadelphia, public safety issues have changed the commercial corridor in the worst way.
2 years ago
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