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First recreational marijuana dispensary in Atlantic City to open today on 4/20
Atlantic City has established a "green zone" where marijuana businesses can operate.
3 years ago
Last minute brinkmanship and overseas assist end Fox case
Two days before the settlement was announced, the two sides brought on a veteran mediator to help, even though he was on a vacation cruise on the Danube River at the time.
3 years ago
Earth Day, StrEAT Festival, Center City Jazz Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 20 - April 23: James Beard dinner in Del., Jazz Fest in Philly, and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr." in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 years ago
Listen 5:00New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
3 years ago
Sam Baxter: The complex legacy of the man behind the water treatment plant
Philadelphia's first water commissioner transformed the city's drinking water system but "was no saint.”
3 years ago
Listen 2:08Philly mayoral candidates talk affordable housing and development
The forum in Center City focused on how to preserve and grow the city’s limited supply of affordable housing.
3 years ago
SEPTA announces plans to upgrade Key card system
The new system will feature an “open architecture” design to allow the transit agency to “make changes more nimbly and adapt to technologies,” SEPTA officials say.
3 years ago
Listen 1:09Climate activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in Chester County
Climate activists want the suburban Philadelphia-based asset manager to stop investing in fossil fuel. Vanguard says it's carefully managing climate risks for customers.
3 years ago
15-year-old shot outside North Philadelphia recreation center
Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenager was shot outside a recreation center on Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago
Major leagues, broadcasters pledge responsible betting ads
The Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising consists of the NFL; Major League Baseball; the NBA and WNBA; the NHL, Major League Soccer and NASCAR.
3 years ago
Charges put focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses’ handling of abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse.
3 years ago
‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion requested by DeSantis approved
The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.
3 years ago
Chester County changes color of mail and absentee ballot envelopes to clarify process
Mail and absentee voting material will now be color-coded. Instead of all-white envelopes, Chester County voters can expect a splash of color.
3 years ago
Police said the youth was not the suspected gunman. None of the two suspects who remain at large have been identified, police said.
3 years ago
Philly’s fire department is busy, and looking to hire
The department is at about 84% of its budgeted force and is pushing people through the academy but still is coming up short.
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