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Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania face rule changes under a Democrat-backed House bill
The bill passed 122 to 81 on Friday, with all Democrats voting for it, joined by 20 Republicans.
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Philadelphia region among hotspots for PFAS in tap water, study finds
The USGS study is the first to evaluate PFAS in both public and private drinking water nationwide.
3 years ago
Authorities charge 5 more in probe of child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pennsylvania
The indictments announced Friday are the latest charges in an ongoing probe that has identified 14 suspects.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs laws targeting car thieves
The law approved unanimously by the Legislature responds to a spike in auto thefts. Law enforcement officials raised the issue last year.
3 years ago
Organic food supplier to shutter its South Jersey distribution center
The Providence, Rhode Island-based business decided to consolidate its warehouse operations.
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For the third time this week, Earth sets an unofficial heat record. What’s behind those big numbers?
The planetary average hit 63 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the 62.9-degree mark set Tuesday and equaled Wednesday, according to data from a University of Maine tool.
3 years ago
Bad blood, technicalities, and complicated code bills keep the Pa. budget in limbo
The PA budget is still at an impasse due to process technicalities and tension between Gov. Shapiro, the House, and the Senate.
3 years ago
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says, ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’
After leading the Philadelphia Eagles almost to victory at the Super Bowl and earning a record-setting contract, Jalen Hurts continues to pursue improving in his craft.
3 years ago
Substation fire knocks out power in Wildwood area; some service restored
Atlantic City Electric expects to have all customers restored by 3 p.m. Saturday, some customers could be restored even earlier.
3 years ago
What will it take to stop Jersey Shore town from bulldozing its beach? $12M in fines hasn’t done it
DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette warns that the city’s conduct jeopardizes funding for future beach protection projects.
3 years ago
Residents left at UC Townhomes will participate in city’s eviction diversion program
The affordable housing complex in West Philly is nearly empty roughly two years after owners announced its closure.
3 years ago
School District of Philadelphia names new deputy superintendent of academic services
Dawson currently serves as the chief academic and accountability officer for city schools in Birmingham, Ala.
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Art All Night canceled in Trenton, again
The popular 24-hour art festival has been hit by a series of tragedies and snags since 2018. Organizers are determined to keep it going.
3 years ago
Women running the House: Glass ceiling ‘shattered’ in Delaware General Assembly
Valerie Longhurst is Delaware’s first female speaker of the House. Two Black women — Melissa Minor-Brown and Kerri Evelyn Harris — hold the other top posts.
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Philly-area job recovery outpaces New York City, D.C., and Baltimore
Even leisure and hospitality, which has been slower to recover since the pandemic began, has seen a full recovery.
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