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Philly-area job recovery outpaces New York City, D.C., and Baltimore
Even leisure and hospitality, which has been slower to recover since the pandemic began, has seen a full recovery.
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Upstart Pops orchestra to play in former home of Philly POPS
The No Name Pops, formed by former musicians of the Philly POPS, will play on the same stage the POPS was evicted from.
3 years ago
Mt. Alverno Road Bridge reopens in Delco, reconnecting Aston and Middletown
More than 12% of state and local bridges in Delaware County remain in poor condition, twice the national average.
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Gov. Shapiro calls on divided Legislature to finalize budget past deadline
On Thursday, Shapiro disputed Republican’s accusations that he went back on his word on the $45 billion spending plan.
3 years ago
SEPTA to shutter Market Street trolley tunnel for deep clean
The transit agency will close the Market Street tunnel for trolleys for several weeks to clean up and spruce up service in time for back to school.
3 years ago
Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
Wisconsin governors have the most powerful partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill.
3 years ago
Conservative groups lose bid to see Delaware university’s records involving Biden Senate papers
A conservative media outlet and an activist group won’t be allowed access to records related to President Joe Biden’s gift of his Senate papers to the University of Delaware.
3 years ago
Princeton doctoral student held captive in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov was conducting research in Iraq when she was kidnapped in March by a group with ties to Iran.
3 years ago
New Jersey governor signs tax break for Orsted’s offshore wind farm
The bill allows Orsted to keep federal tax credits that it otherwise would have been required to pass along to New Jersey utility ratepayers.
3 years ago
2 New Jersey firefighters died battling a blaze deep in a ship carrying 5,000 cars
Five other firefighters were injured but were expected to recover.
3 years ago
Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Nauta also hired a new Florida-based lawyer to represent him as the case moves forward.
3 years ago
Officials open Business Recovery Center to help those impacted by I-95 collapse in Philadelphia
It will be located at the Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 38 training facility.
3 years ago
Philadelphia High School for Girls announces leadership change following graduation controversy
There is a change in leadership at The Philadelphia High School for Girls following controversy at last month's graduation ceremony.
3 years ago
Philly council member wants apology from Camden leader for ‘thugs,’ ‘freaks’ comment
After a Camden official said, "We just want to send a message to the thugs and criminals and gun-bearing freaks over in Philadelphia...," a council member wants an apology.
3 years ago
U.S. gives go-ahead for Orsted’s New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
The wind farm would power 500,000 homes. Other approvals remain to be granted, but Orsted plans to start construction this fall.
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