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Philly artist wins $100K craft prize for her work remembering Black ancestors
Adebunmi Gbadebo makes work from materials sourced directly from her enslaved ancestors.
3 years ago
Listen 1:54Pennsylvania Senate votes to expand ban on using cell phones while driving
The Pa. state Senate wants to expand a ban on texting while driving and is advancing legislation that increases the penalties for motorists who are handling their cell phones.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania House lawmakers pass bill to recruit more educators by offering $10K stipends
A measure that would give student teachers a stipend while they’re in the classroom for their degree passed the Pa. House of Representatives on Thursday.
3 years ago
Temporary lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia to reopen Friday, PennDOT says
The estimated cost for this project is an estimated $25 million to $30 million.
3 years ago
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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