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Historic settlement reached to clean up toxic PFAS contamination in South Jersey
Solvay Specialty Polymers will pay New Jersey $393 million as part of a settlement to clean up PFAS contamination near West Deptford site.
3 years ago
Deputy landlord-tenant officer fires weapon while serving an eviction in Philadelphia
The incident comes roughly three months after a woman was shot during an attempted lockout in another neighborhood.
3 years ago
Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers
An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.
3 years ago
What to Watch: Pennsylvania budget talks near deadline, and get contentious
The last few days have become contentious, as public school advocates have organized to oppose an emerging agreement between Shapiro and Senate Republicans.
3 years ago
New Jersey casinos want 10 more years of internet gambling, but N.J. may only approve for 2 more
Since New Jersey began taking online bets in November 2013, Atlantic City’s casinos and their online partners have won $6.29 billion from gamblers.
3 years ago
Delaware senators approve $5.6B operating budget for upcoming fiscal year
The operating budget of more than $5.6 billion for the fiscal year, which begins Saturday, represents an increase of roughly 10% over this year’s budget.
3 years ago
Kits to help ID children who go missing to be given out by schools, under Pennsylvania bill
Under the measure, schools would be required to distribute free kits to first-grade students by Nov. 15 of each school year.
3 years ago
Tax break for offshore wind energy developer Orsted narrowly approved in New Jersey Legislature
The measure initially failed to gather enough support in the Senate but won one additional vote in a subsequent try — just enough to pass it.
3 years ago
Philly declares Code Red due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires
Wildfires continue to rage across Canada, with hundreds burning and more than half out of control.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate advances bill to overhaul probation system
The bill aims to limit the length of probation sentences and the circumstances under which a non-violent offender on probation can be sent to jail.
3 years ago
Medical marijuana law update would lift the advertising ban on Pa. doctors
A sponsor of the legislation said it would help “level the playing field” between doctors and third-party companies.
3 years ago
Philadelphia towing company charged in multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring
The Bucks County DA's office announced charges Tuesday against 11 people and a Philadelphia towing company in a multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring.
3 years ago
Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.
3 years ago
A phone in Philly’s Rail Park lets you speak to the dead
An old-fashioned rotary telephone, wired to nothing, encourages people to speak to their loved ones as a form of grief therapy.
3 years ago
Listen 1:24Building Better Communities initiative in Delaware expands to new neighborhoods in New Castle County
The initiative aims to improve the quality of life and reduce violence with expansion to Brookside and Pleasantville communities.
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