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Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year.
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A senior-specific PHA high-rise gives spectacular Philly views and a chance to age in place
Harrison Plaza Senior Towers includes special amenities for those living out their years in city-sponsored housing.
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Former Eagles star, CBS anchor Irv Cross had brain disease CTE
Researchers said he suffered from stage 4 CTE, which is the most advanced kind of the disease. Cross was diagnosed with mild cognitive dementia in 2018.
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Joanna McClinton elected first female speaker of the Pa. House as Mark Rozzi steps down
The leadership reshuffling came nearly two months after Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, became the surprise choice for speaker.
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Student loan forgiveness gets its day in court: What to know
The Supreme Court is meeting Tuesday to hear two cases challenging President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
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New Jersey lawmakers pass dozens of bills as budget season kicks off
The Legislature sprinted through several issues, passing bills that address sexual extortion, high school dropout rates, youth suicide, and more.
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The exam, considered one of the nation’s toughest, will now be given twice a year. The passing score was lowered slightly and fewer essays will be required.
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Listen 1:46White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days
The Office of Management and Budget calls the guidance, issued Monday, a “critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.”
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Arrest made in West Oak Lane mosque vandalism, suspect identified
The suspect accused of vandalizing the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence last Friday has been captured, according to prosecutors and police. More details are expected.
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Listen 1:14Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks
Fetterman communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement Monday that the senator's recovery will be a "weeks-long process.”
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New Philly housing report shows downtown is heading in a ‘very positive’ direction
People are continuing to migrate to greater Center City. There’s also a fresh supply of multi-family units, stable rents, and a healthy pipeline of new housing projects.
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Philadelphia chess clubs are thriving in this year’s chess tournament
The After School Activities Partnerships held its annual chess tournament for Philadelphia’s public schools.
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Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
Putellas won the women's voting over Alex Morgan of the United States and England’s Beth Mead.
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Delaware reports a record number of vacancies for state health, social service positions
More than 20 percent of jobs in the largest department in Delaware government are unfilled. State leaders hope better pay and funds for job training will help.
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Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
So far, Republican-appointed judges have kept the Democratic president's plan from going into effect.
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