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‘An unjust system’: Philly advocates hold 24-hour bailout ahead of the holidays
Cash bail in Philadelphia disproportionately punishes poor people and people of color, advocates say.
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Children’s medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines.
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The transition team helping governor-elect Josh Shapiro prepare for office is wide-ranging and, in some cases, controversial.
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Ethics board says Philly judge ruled on cases early to leave for trip
When questioned, Brumbach said she only marked citations on “what she thought the outcome should be,” according to the complaint.
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Elementary school in Rhawnhurst placed on lockdown after student brings gun, police say
Authorities say the student is in custody and the firearm has been recovered.
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New Jersey lawmakers pass concealed carry gun legislation after ruling
The Democrat-led Senate passed the measure in what is scheduled to be the last voting session of the year, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
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House panel to release report on Trump’s tax returns
The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee has voted along party lines to publicly release a report on Donald Trump’s tax returns.
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1/6 takeaways: Record for history and ‘roadmap to justice’
The panel unanimously made four criminal referrals against Trump for his role in the “multi-part conspiracy,” that started with his false claims of a stolen election.
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Inflation and infrastructure costs are driving up water bills in the Delaware Valley
Water rates will increase in 2023 for hundreds of thousands of residents in our region — from Wilmington, Del., to the Pennsylvania suburbs.
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The deadline to apply for New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief is quickly approaching
Qualified homeowners making less than $150,000 in 2021 will receive a tax credit of $1,500, while those making $150,000 to $250,000 will receive a tax credit of $1,000.
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Listen 1:54Philly Lullaby Project pairs artists with parents to write songs for their babies
The ongoing program pairs artists with parents to write lullabies for their babies, crystalizing their first years in song.
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Listen 3:13Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry could face Ethics Committee for refusing Jan. 6 subpoena
Perry’s name is mentioned 22 times across 16 pages in a report released Monday by the House Jan. 6 Select Committee.
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial
Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial.
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High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions
The order by Chief Justice Roberts comes as conservative states are pushing to keep limits on asylum seekers that were put in place during the beginning of the pandemic.
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AP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder
The 24-year-old has morphed into a serious NFL MVP candidate in his second season as a starter.
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