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The Hard Rock casino (left) Showboat hotel (center) and Ocean casino (right) are shown on June 15, 2023 in Atlantic City,
Politics & Policy

New Jersey casinos want 10 more years of internet gambling, but N.J. may only approve for 2 more

Since New Jersey began taking online bets in November 2013, Atlantic City’s casinos and their online partners have won $6.29 billion from gamblers.

3 years ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware senators approve $5.6B operating budget for upcoming fiscal year

The operating budget of more than $5.6 billion for the fiscal year, which begins Saturday, represents an increase of roughly 10% over this year’s budget.

3 years ago

The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa.
Education

Kits to help ID children who go missing to be given out by schools, under Pennsylvania bill

Under the measure, schools would be required to distribute free kits to first-grade students by Nov. 15 of each school year.

3 years ago

wind farm in Atlantic City
Politics & Policy

Tax break for offshore wind energy developer Orsted narrowly approved in New Jersey Legislature

The measure initially failed to gather enough support in the Senate but won one additional vote in a subsequent try — just enough to pass it.

3 years ago

Smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires hang over Pittsburgh on June 28, 2023.
Weather

Philly declares Code Red due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage across Canada, with hundreds burning and more than half out of control.

3 years ago

The Pa. State Capitol building is visible.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate advances bill to overhaul probation system

The bill aims to limit the length of probation sentences and the circumstances under which a non-violent offender on probation can be sent to jail.

3 years ago

Illustration showing a billboard with a marijuana ad on it.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Medical marijuana law update would lift the advertising ban on Pa. doctors

A sponsor of the legislation said it would help “level the playing field” between doctors and third-party companies.

3 years ago

Surveillance photo of someone breaking into a car.
Courts & Law
6abc

Philadelphia towing company charged in multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring

The Bucks County DA's office announced charges Tuesday against 11 people and a Philadelphia towing company in a multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring.

3 years ago

In this Oct. 9, 2015 file photo, Michael Johnson wears a firearm as he waits outside of Roseburg Municipal Airport in Roseburg, Ore.
Community

New survey on red flag laws, license requirements shows holes in Pa. gun control legislation, advocates say

Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.

3 years ago

Annie Chiu-McCabe dials a rotary phone inside a wooden structure at the Rail Park.
Arts & Entertainment

A phone in Philly’s Rail Park lets you speak to the dead

An old-fashioned rotary telephone, wired to nothing, encourages people to speak to their loved ones as a form of grief therapy.

3 years ago

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NCCo Executive Matt Meyer visits Caffé Gelato in downtown Newark
Community

Building Better Communities initiative in Delaware expands to new neighborhoods in New Castle County

The initiative aims to improve the quality of life and reduce violence with expansion to Brookside and Pleasantville communities.

3 years ago

A sign outside Brandywine Hospital
Health

Tower Health to sell shuttered Brandywine Hospital to Penn Medicine

Tower Health and Penn Medicine signed a letter of intent that would allow Penn to acquire Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Angela Gervasi/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law

Former Philly police officer charged with 233 counts of sexual abuse

New charges against Patrick Heron stem from alleged incidents between 2005 and 2017, according to the DA’s Office.

3 years ago

A view of plants and the outdoor area in front of a building that is a compost facility.
PlanPhilly
Community

This company turns food scraps into compost for Philly community gardens at an old city building

“Food waste from our rec centers becomes high-quality compost, adding valuable nutrients back into city soils,” one official said.

3 years ago

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Weather
6abc

Delays, cancellations fluctuate at Philadelphia International Airport due to inclement weather

The number of delays and cancellations at the Philadelphia International Airport are continuing to fluctuate Tuesday after weather disruptions began Monday.

3 years ago

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