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Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania is flush with surplus cash, but it still faces a looming budget problem

Pennsylvania persistently spends more than it makes in revenue, but lawmakers have struggled for years to agree on lasting solutions.

2 years ago

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Education

Pro-Palestinian faculty sue to stop Penn from giving wide swath of files to Congress

The faculty called the congressional committee investigating antisemitism on campus “a new form of McCarthyism.”

2 years ago

an Irish-themed party at a bar
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Organ Festival, Shamrocks & Shenanigans, William H. Macy and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 14–17: Boney James in N.J. and Liz Longley in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Cherelle Parker giving her speech at a podium
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker offers preview of ‘One Philly Budget’ spending blueprint for the city

Mayor Cherelle Parker called for a cleaner, greener, safer city and included a plan to keep and grow business as part of her spending blueprint.

2 years ago

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The Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex building
Courts & Law

New Jersey is creating a new online database to allow sexual assault survivors to track cases

The trauma-informed online database aims to lessen the added burden for sexual assault survivors to monitor their cases.

2 years ago

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Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally,
Politics & Policy

Pa. Dems, seniors angered by Trump’s comments about cutting entitlements

Pennsylvania is the fifth-oldest state in the nation and a critical swing state that Joe Biden won by only 1% in 2020.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a news conference at the United Association Local 524 union building in Scranton, Pa., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, and asks for new renewable energy goals

Shapiro estimates the proposals would save ratepayers $250 million over five years and create 14,500 jobs.

2 years ago

Delaware House Speaker Valerie Longhurst
Politics & Policy

Groundbreaking House speakers in Delaware and Pennsylvania celebrate Women’s History Month

Women, including women of color, are holding leadership positions in state government in record numbers.

2 years ago

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The Philadelphia City Commissioners at a meeting in early 2024.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Philadelphia voting commission shakeup creates bad optics during big election year

After a change in leadership and staff duties, the Philadelphia Board of City Commissioners’ meetings have been marked by frequent public spats.

2 years ago

A memorial dedicated to the victims of last week's mass shooting in Kansas City.
Community

3 men face firearms charges after Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting, authorities say

Court documents that were part of the complaint said 12 people brandished firearms and at least six people fired weapons at the rally.

2 years ago

A utility crew member works the lines against a cotton candy sky
Community

New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday

A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.

2 years ago

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School board meeting
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Here are the 27 names recommended for Philadelphia’s new school board

The list of names for the school district’s governing body will be submitted to Mayor Cherelle Parker, who will select nine candidates.

2 years ago

Evidence markers are seen following a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Courts & Law
6abc

4th suspect sought for mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop identified; up to $5,000 reward offered

Asir Boone, 17, is wanted for attempted murder. He should be considered armed and dangerous, officials said.

2 years ago

Entrance of the Honickman Center
Health

Jefferson Health opens Honickman Center in Philly’s Market East

Jefferson Health plans to consolidate several specialties in the new building, which was designed with suggestions from patients and healthcare workers.

2 years ago

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Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee presides in court, Friday, March, 1, 2024, in Atlanta. The hearing is to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the case because of a relationship with Nathan Wade, special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz, Pool)
Courts & Law

Judge overseeing Georgia election interference case dismisses some charges against Trump

The order leaves intact many other charges in the indictment. The judge wrote that prosecutors could seek a new indictment on the charges he dismissed.

2 years ago

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