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Once an international star, the Black composer of “Oh Dem Golden Slippers” died penniless in Philadelphia.

Crucial battles over abortion, gerrymandering, and other issues will take center stage in next year’s elections for state supreme court seats — 80 of them in 33 states.

The most burning issue for Atlantic City in the new year is likely to be whether state lawmakers approve a measure to ban smoking in the nine casinos.

Colorado and Maine have barred Trump from appearing on the ballot.

Council leaders said this decision comes after Prospect Medical Holdings is late on paying taxes totaling $487,000.

Clarice Schillinger is also charged with harassment and providing alcohol to minors.

Prosecutors say they had warned defense lawyers when the trial date was set that the evidence they would turn over would be voluminous and that nothing has changed since then.

The Delaware Children’s Museum is gearing up to host 1,500 guests at its annual "Confetti Countdown" celebration, featuring a live band and three rounds of confetti cannons.

Delaware officials are making efforts to address youth homelessness. But for many experiencing housing insecurity, the efforts fall short.

The mostly rural county in South Jersey has only one shelter, but officials and advocates are working together to address the issue.

A new program in New Jersey will help those with disabilities enjoy more outdoor recreation areas and services.

The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there.

The state saw a large increase in those deaths between 2017 and 2022.

The study will look for ways for emergency dispatchers to send crisis responders through the 911 system in response to mental health emergencies.

The documents provide insight into the unusual secrecy regarding Samuel Lazar, who was released from federal custody in September after completing his sentence.