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Biden bounces back from bad debate with energetic Raleigh rally
Speaking to a crowd of roughly 2,000 supporters in Raleigh, Biden reiterated his belief that Trump is bad for the country on issues like abortion and the economy.
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Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
The former council member worked to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, especially in the 8th Councilmanic District, where she lived.
2 months ago
Prosecutors rest in seventh week of Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial
Before resting, prosecutors elicited details about the senator’s financial records by questioning an FBI forensic accountant.
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Biden’s Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they’re still standing behind him
Thursday’s debate appears set to reinforce the public’s deep-seated concerns about both men before perhaps the largest audience they'll garner before ballots are cast.
2 months ago
Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
The vice president is Biden's running mate, but that doesn't mean she could swap in for him at the top of the ticket by default.
2 months ago
Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them
Here are five key takeaways from a panel discussion about outdated property tax assessments and how they affect Pennsylvanians.
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School vouchers may make it into Pennsylvania’s budget. What would they really do?
School choice vouchers could be part of the budget being negotiated in Pennsylvania. They’re controversial, and decades of studies show they have mixed results.
2 months ago
Delaware Supreme Court restores access to early voting, permanent absentee voting
The Delaware Supreme Court heard the case on an expedited basis ahead of the November general election.
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Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces
The justices ruled Friday that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding must include proof that the defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents.
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The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, ruling in case brought by South Jersey fisherman
In separate lawsuits in New Jersey and Rhode Island, the fishermen argued that Congress never gave federal regulators authority to require the fisherman to pay for monitors.
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Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew a dramatic 12% last year to its highest reported level, as soaring rents and a decline in pandemic assistance.
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4 takeaways from Biden and Trump’s first presidential debate
President Biden's stumbles right from the beginning played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?
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N.J.’s world-famous blueberries are at the height of their season. Here’s why they’re so good
The New Jersey Blueberry Advisory Council's chairman said the state's soil is what makes the Jersey blueberry so special.
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Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington offers HIV testing every day. The organization also has the largest syringe services programs in the city.
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Voters in Bucks and Montgomery counties could prove pivotal in deciding the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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