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Pennsylvania lawmakers eye liberalization of medical marijuana rules
The three-bill package passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee almost unanimously.
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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.
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June 22 -26: Hispanic Fiesta in Pa., Battleship Beer Fest in N.J., and the Manayunk Arts Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:43N.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.
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Listen 1:33Going 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.
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Listen 2:45Elkins 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.
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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.
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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.
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10 people rescued after blaze damages 6 homes in Atlantic City
Firefighters responded to a massive blaze in Atlantic City on Wednesday.
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During a two-hour hearing, tenants and attorneys described a system that’s violent and traumatic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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