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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia may reinstate discount for early payment of property taxes

The city discontinued the discount in 2021 amid a revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 years ago

Close up of Donald Trump
Courts & Law

Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury, lawyer says

Manhattan DA's office invites Former President Trump to testify next week regarding the investigation of alleged hush money payments made during 2016 presidential campaign.

3 years ago

Temple University graduate students rally for better wages.
Education

After six-week strike, Temple reaches tentative deal with grad student union

The deal comes after a six-week strike and includes movement on many of the key issues that led the union to walk off the job.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Gas Works at 1601 S. Broad Street. (Nathaniel Hamilton for WHYY)
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Community

Don’t let PGW charge customers for warmer winters, residents tell utility regulators

In a hearing on the gas utility’s weather normalization adjustment, customers said the billing practice is unfair in the face of climate change.

3 years ago

Nicole Williams smiles, posing for a photo next to the open door of the community fridge.
PlanPhilly
Community

As Philadelphians face shrinking SNAP benefits, a Mount Airy community fridge is helping fill the gap

You can “laugh, enjoy, and shop for free” at Mount Airy’s community fridge and pantry located on Stenton Avenue.

3 years ago

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A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Community

Temple University Police Department receives $1.7 million for campus security upgrades

Temple says the money will be used for tech upgrades, including gunshot detection devices, license plate readers, and CCTV cameras.

3 years ago

Marijuana plants display buds as they are in the flowering stage at the indoor growing facility of Mockingbird Cannabis in Raymond, Miss.
Politics & Policy

Delaware House approves marijuana marketplace framework

State representatives approved a bill to create the framework for the state’s marijuana marketplace and tax structure.

3 years ago

A person has a cigarette in their mouth while playing a slot machine.
Politics & Policy

Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Several Atlantic City casino dealers with cancer, and others who fear they may develop it, are asking New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in the state's casinos.

3 years ago

Pa. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (left), running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, greets voters as they arrive at the polling place at Elkins Park School.
Politics & Policy

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta enters 2024 race for Pennsylvania auditor general

“I think that it is time that we have an underdog to be the watchdog for working Pennsylvanians,” Kenyatta told reporters at a news conference outside the state Capitol.

3 years ago

Sybrina Fulton, Loretta Prater, and a moderator sit onstage.
Community

Trayvon Martin’s mother speaks at Univ. of Delaware’s ‘Black Mothers and Police Violence’ forum

The mothers of Trayvon Martin and Leslie Prater spoke about grief, police brutality, and how to make change during a forum at the University of Delaware.

3 years ago

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Jenna Ellis, a former member of then-President Donald Trump's legal team, speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters, Nov. 19, 2020, in Washington
Courts & Law

Former Trump lawyer censured for falsehoods about election

Jenna Ellis acknowledged making 10 separate false statements on television and Twitter about the election.

3 years ago

A South Jersey man and popular Youtube content creator has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for being a ring leader of a cable piracy scheme
Courts & Law

YouTube content creator from New Jersey sentenced for cable piracy

A federal indictment says "Omi in a Hellcat" and his partner stole cable signals from major TV providers

3 years ago

File photo: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters following a closed-door policy meeting, at the Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

Spokesman Doug Andres says the 81-year-old Kentucky Republican was attending a private dinner at a Washington hotel Wednesday when he tripped.

3 years ago

File photo: This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, are still on fire on Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Politics & Policy

Norfolk Southern brings apology, aid to derailment hearing

In remarks prepared for Thursday's hearing, CEO Alan Shaw says he is “deeply sorry” for the impact of the derailment.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate OKs Shapiro picks for attorney general, police chief

Michelle Henry, a career prosecutor from Bucks County before becoming Shapiro's top deputy at the attorney general's office, will fill the last two years of Shapiro's elected

3 years ago

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