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Pa. Democrats propose $3 billion ‘down payment’ for public schools after judge’s ruling
State Sen. Vincent Hughes’ plan includes $2.15 billion in new annual funding and a one-time $1 billion payment for facility repairs.
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‘Pump up the economy’: Elite college women’s hoop tourney draws 25,000 fans to Wilmington
The multipurpose sports complex opened in 2019 and is home for the Blue Boats, the 76ers minor league team. The facility expects 2 million visitors and users this year.
3 years ago
Listen 1:20No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase
Federal authorities say a Pennsylvania man admits packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter into a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida.
3 years ago
The nearly $80 million grant will help Nemours Children's Hospital focus on long-overlooked patients with cancer, blood illness, and sickle cell disease.
3 years ago
Listen 1:11Construction has started on Penn’s Landing park over I-95 highway trench
The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.
3 years ago
House Ethics panel launches probe into GOP’s George Santos
The bipartisan leaders of the committee announced the panel had voted unanimously to establish an investigative subcommittee to look into the allegations.
3 years ago
Upper Darby Council President Brian Burke announces campaign to run for mayor as a Republican
Brian Burke, who was elected as a Democrat in 2019, recently switched parties amid an ongoing feud with the current administration.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney’s final Philly budget gets mixed reaction from City Council
The spending plan includes millions for programs ranging from violence prevention to pre-K to libraries, but the City Council is ready to tinker.
3 years ago
War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics
Russian bombardments have wrecked training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends. Or they worry that they will.
3 years ago
QVC, one of Chester County’s largest employers, lays off hundreds of people
The West Chester-based television network is cutting 400 jobs. The company is one of the largest employers in the county and hopes its multi-year plan can keep it afloat.
3 years ago
Trump can be sued for Jan 6 actions, Justice Dept says
The department's position that Trump is not immune from suit was laid out in a filing before a federal appeals court.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers hear challenges to electric grid reliability; experts call for clear policy
State lawmakers are questioning electricity reliability after a winter storm around Christmas left more than 100,000 people without power.
3 years ago
Mercer County executive race heats up ahead of convention as incumbent Hughes backs out of forums
Incumbent Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes has backed out of two candidate forums ahead of his party’s endorsement convention this weekend.
3 years ago
Listen 1:206 years after hazing death, Penn State plans to drop the Greek life oversight it championed
Penn State agreed to tighten some of its Greek life rules as part of its settlement with the Piazza family. Six years later, the new administration appears to be easing them.
3 years ago
March 2-5: Trombone Shorty in Del., Philadelphia Flower Show, and Haddonfield Restaurant Week in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 years ago
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