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Glass containers display varieties of marijuana for sale on shelves
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers eye liberalization of medical marijuana rules

The three-bill package passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee almost unanimously.

2 years ago

OceanGate Expedition's Titan submersible is seen under water in 2021
Community

The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the U.S. Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing submersible imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.

2 years ago

Rufus Wainwright sings while playing the piano.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Hispanic Fiesta, Kidchella, Rufus Wainwright, The Cure, and ‘Star Wars’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 22 -26: Hispanic Fiesta in Pa., Battleship Beer Fest in N.J., and the Manayunk Arts Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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a bag of blue pills
Politics & Policy

N.J. Senate passes bill upping penalties for fentanyl-related crimes

New Jersey lawmakers are going after fentanyl manufacturers and distributors to solve the state’s opioid crisis.

2 years ago

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Donald Nally stands in front of a group of people, conducting the choir in an open field.
Arts & Entertainment

Going up the country: Crossing Choir sings the economics of food

The world premiere of Ted Hearne’s “FARMING” mashes up William Penn and Jeff Bezos to trace the history of American food production.

2 years ago

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Lyndsay Alston poses for a photo next to a sign that reads
PlanPhilly
Money

Elkins Park medical marijuana dispensary workers vote to unionize

The medical marijuana industry across Pa. generates $7.3 billion in retail sales. Workers say they want more than $17 an hour, and have voted to unionize.

2 years ago

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Community
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SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force

The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.

2 years ago

A northern spotted owl sits on a tree branch.
Politics & Policy

Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it would reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for species newly classified as threatened.

2 years ago

A close-up of buildings with smoke coming out of them.
Community
6abc

10 people rescued after blaze damages 6 homes in Atlantic City

Firefighters responded to a massive blaze in Atlantic City on Wednesday.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in North Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy’: Housing advocates say eviction process in Philly must change

During a two-hour hearing, tenants and attorneys described a system that’s violent and traumatic.

2 years ago

In this July 7, 2019 file photo, United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France
Community

Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the U.S. Women’s World Cup roster

Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month.

2 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court building
Courts & Law

Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says

A story published Wednesday by ProPublica states that in July 2008 Alito flew to a remote corner of Alaska aboard the private plane of businessman and GOP donor, Paul Singer.

2 years ago

A dragon lantern is lit up at the park.
Arts & Entertainment

Chinese Lantern Festival lights up Philadelphia’s Franklin Square with dragons, flowers, and performances

Artists used 20,000 square feet of silk and 16,000 feet of electric cables for the creations at Franklin Square for the Chinese Lantern Festival.

2 years ago

Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents, tourists and costumed witches and wizards have gathered around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to express their devotion to the sun
Community

Antlers and fancy dress: Stonehenge welcomes 8,000 visitors for summer solstice

Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists celebrated for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

2 years ago

Matt Platkin speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Court temporarily allows part of New Jersey’s handgun carry law to remain in effect

The decision means handguns cannot be carried in places such as zoos, public parks, public libraries and museums, bars, and health care facilities.

2 years ago

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