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Pa. GOP seeks May vote on Dem vacancies in state House power struggle
Democrats won barely enough seats in November to reclaim the majority.
3 years ago
House approves referendum to ‘decolonize’ Puerto Rico
The bill now goes to the Senate, where it faces a ticking clock before the end of the year and Republican lawmakers who have long opposed statehood.
3 years ago
Eagles belt holiday hits on ‘Philly Special Christmas’ album
The players on the team with the best record in the NFL have made a jolly season in Philly a bit more sweet-sounding with the release of “A Philly Special Christmas."
3 years ago
Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter
Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.
3 years ago
Health officials in Pa. face scrutiny over weak oversight of medical marijuana doctors
Members of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board are publicly questioning the Wolf administration’s oversight of doctors and third-party certification companies.
3 years ago
Philly City Council to consider tax break measure to add more affordable housing
The goal of the measure introduced by Council President Clarke is to preserve and build new affordable housing in parts of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Advocates, lawmakers hope Pa. House power shift opens door for election law changes
Lawmakers, lobbyists, and voting advocates preview their election law wishlists for next session.
3 years ago
Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification
Five weeks after Election Day, winning candidates in Pennsylvania from governor to Congress are waiting for their victories to become official.
3 years ago
Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.
3 years ago
Hanukkah celebrations, Jurassic Quest, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 15 - 18: Jurassic Quest, Hanukkah celebrations, and Anthony Nunziata’s ‘Italian Broadway Christmas’ are among weekend highlights in the area.
3 years ago
First run was a debacle, so Delaware takes second shot at lead testing in schools
The initial sampling of faucets, fountains, and spigots was completed this spring, but the troubling results weren’t released to the public until October.
3 years ago
Philly police work to staff up despite distrust, ongoing gun violence crisis
The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.
3 years ago
AP source: Syndergaard agrees to $13M, 1-year deal with LA Dodgers
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal.
3 years ago
3 dead in Louisiana as US storm spawns Southern tornadoes
Authorities say three people are dead in Louisiana and several others have been hurt as a destructive storm system has kicked up tornadoes in the South.
3 years ago
‘We need help’: Students at Dobbins High School walk out over safety concerns
Between 50 and 100 students walked out of Dobbins High School Monday afternoon to protest unsafe conditions at the school.
3 years ago