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TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears
TikTok has acquired 150 million American users but is under increasing pressure from U.S. officials concerned about data security and user safety.
2 years ago
Racial disparities in Philly prisons persist, despite 47% decline in incarcerated population
A local nonprofit has proposed some solutions to help curb the trend.
2 years ago
Eastwick United launches grant program to fill another gap in Isaias recovery
More than two years after a flood devastated low-lying Eastwick, a community organization is distributing funding for lingering repairs.
2 years ago
‘Where does it end?’: Philly water customers are concerned about proposed rate hike
The average resident’s bill would increase more than 20% by late 2024, under a rate increase the Philadelphia Water Department wants.
2 years ago
TuftCon, Philly Theatre Week, ‘Bring It On’ musical, Play-a-Palooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
March 23-26: Dru Hill and "Bring It On" in Del., Theatre Week in Philly, and Frankie Negrón in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
2 years ago
Listen 5:30Paintings vandalized at Philly’s Shofuso House now restored
The traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park suffered damage after a break-in last summer. Its paintings, worth $2 million, are now repaired.
2 years ago
N.J. brush fires disrupt rush hour rail service between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia
New Jersey Transit said service was suspended on its Northeast Corridor Line between New York Penn Station and Trenton.
2 years ago
Philly mayoral candidates discuss school conditions, gun violence during forum
The systems in place “are institutionally designed to shatter dreams and fill prisons,” one student told candidates.
2 years ago
$300M N.J. statehouse renovation wraps up as governor moves in
More than six years after the project was announced, the badly-needed renovations are almost entirely done.
2 years ago
Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot
All 17 seats are up for reelection.
2 years ago
Philly’s homestead exemption has ‘outsized’ impact on tax burden for residents
The report from Pew Charitable Trusts uses federal and city data to compare the effective tax rates for renters and homeowners.
2 years ago
City Council members get input on the impact rent control may have on Philly neighborhoods.
2 years ago
The data posted on the City Controller’s website will be used for budgeting and as a blueprint of how to invest in social programs.
2 years ago
Trump probe grand jury not meeting for the day – AP sources
The reason for the postponement was not immediately clear, but it would indicate that a vote on whether or not to indict Trump might be at least temporarily pushed back.
2 years ago
Thousands of homeowners remain at risk as mortgage relief delays continue
The state agency overseeing Pennsylvania’s troubled mortgage relief program has leveled a slew of new accusations as thousands of homeowners remain stuck in limbo.
2 years ago