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A decade after Paulsboro, N.J. train derailment, questions linger over rail safety and public health
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio worry about the health impacts of vinyl chloride exposure. A similar accident occurred about 10 years ago in Paulsboro, N.J.
2 years ago
Listen 5:28If the rule is adopted, 35% of new cars and light trucks delivered to dealers in 2026 would have to be electric. By 2035, that figure would be 100%.
2 years ago
Listen 1:53A new Delaware law cuts criminal fees for residents with low income
The new measure will eliminate certain fees and fines for Delawareans struggling to pay.
2 years ago
Philadelphia police officer injured, 4 cited after hundreds of juveniles swarm Center City
"This is a parental issue. This is not a police issue, this is not a city issue. The parents should be watching their kids," Inspector Ray Evers said.
2 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy prioritizes transgender rights as conservative states enact restrictions
The order requires all state departments and agencies to protect patients and health care workers who provide or seek gender-affirming health care services.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13Philadelphia Phillies home opener moved to Friday due to rain in forecast
The Philadelphia Phillies home opener will now be held on Friday, April 7, at 3:05 p.m. All gates will open at 12:35 p.m.
2 years ago
Bob Lee, Cash App founder and MobileCoin exec, slain at 43
MobileCoin CEO Josh Goldbard says Lee made large contributions to Android at Google and was the first chief technology officer of Square before coming to MobileCoin.
2 years ago
Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting
Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.
2 years ago
Trump’s bravado tested as legal woes overlap with campaign
While most defendants would see an arrest as an indignity to be handled quietly, Trump — who has always craved the media spotlight — seized the PR and fundraising opportunity.
2 years ago
Philly still searching for more lifeguards to open city pools this summer
The goal is to have enough staffing to open more than 60 pools in the city. Last year, only 47 were able to open because of staffing issues.
2 years ago
Philly L&I is testing out virtual inspections to make the permit process more efficient
The initiative aims to both streamline the process and save time for inspectors who can forgo parking and travel between sites.
2 years ago
DOJ tentatively settles over Texas church shooting for $144M
The Justice Department said the settlement is still subject to court approvals.
2 years ago
J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits
The amount more than quadruples that which the company had previously set aside to pay for its potential liability.
2 years ago
Gun violence, opioid crisis dominate Philly mayoral debate on public health
Most candidates are making public health issues like gun violence a campaign priority. How they plan to solve those problems is another story.
2 years ago
Shapiro’s proposed Pa. State Police fund saves road dollars but raises accountability concerns
Shapiro would end those transfers by creating a new restricted bank account for State Police.
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