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So far, 23 departments have completed their initial racial equity action plans. All departments will need to complete theirs by the end of the year.
3 years ago
NBA draft day arrives, where big man Wembanyama will realize his big dreams
The Spurs have the pick and the opportunity to add a player who is being considered a can’t-miss prospect, perhaps the likes that hasn’t been seen since LeBron James.
3 years ago
Forman Mills sold to NYC retailer amid threat of bankruptcy, layoffs
The discount retail chain previously warned the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry of the potential layoffs but the sale went through.
3 years ago
Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case
States that draw water from the river — Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado — had urged the court to decide for them, which the justices did in a 5-4 ruling.
3 years ago
Charles L. Blockson, prominent historian and scholar, dies at 89
Blockson was the architect behind some of the most prestigious collections of African American artifacts in the U.S.
3 years ago
India’s Modi is getting a state visit with Biden, but the glitz is shadowed by human rights concerns
The leaders of the world’s two biggest democracies are looking to strengthen the crucial but complicated relationship between their countries.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy and N.J. lawmakers announce deal on property tax break for seniors
Murphy, Assembly Speaker Coughlin and Senate President Scutari say homeowners 65 and older who make $500,000 or less will qualify for up to $6,500 in property tax relief.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers eye liberalization of medical marijuana rules
The three-bill package passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee almost unanimously.
3 years ago
The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the U.S. Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing submersible imploded near the wreckage of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.
3 years ago
June 22 -26: Hispanic Fiesta in Pa., Battleship Beer Fest in N.J., and the Manayunk Arts Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.
3 years ago
Listen 5:43N.J. Senate passes bill upping penalties for fentanyl-related crimes
New Jersey lawmakers are going after fentanyl manufacturers and distributors to solve the state’s opioid crisis.
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Listen 1:33Going up the country: Crossing Choir sings the economics of food
The world premiere of Ted Hearne’s “FARMING” mashes up William Penn and Jeff Bezos to trace the history of American food production.
3 years ago
Listen 2:45Elkins Park medical marijuana dispensary workers vote to unionize
The medical marijuana industry across Pa. generates $7.3 billion in retail sales. Workers say they want more than $17 an hour, and have voted to unionize.
3 years ago
SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force
The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.
3 years ago
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it would reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for species newly classified as threatened.
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