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The Democratic takeover of the Pa. House will be a little messy to start. Here’s why.
Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in the 2022 midterms, but at least one seat will be vacant when the new session starts in January.
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Gun rights advocates target Delaware’s high-capacity magazine buyback in latest court filing
After suing the state over gun laws, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association’s latest challenge targets a high-capacity magazine buyback program.
3 years ago
N.J. expert optimistic about governor’s task force on school staff shortages
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s task force is expected to provide recommendations by the end of January. A policy expert says the governor is moving “relatively quickly.”
3 years ago
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has killed millions of birds in Pennsylvania, and farms, wildlife centers, and testing labs are bearing the costs.
3 years ago
Listen 4:16‘Food is love’: Every week, this Philadelphia baker gives away desserts to her neighbors for free
Meet Jennifer Mora, the Philadelphia baker who makes desserts, then gives them away to her neighbors for free. “I feel like I'm sending people off on a good journey,” she says
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Listen 2:06After 35 years, Marty Moss-Coane says ‘so long’ to ‘Radio Times’
After some serious soul-searching, longtime “Radio Times” host Marty Moss-Coane says it’s time to end the program she loves.
3 years ago
Philly pauses review of school facilities — again — to align with superintendent’s plan
The facilities planning process, which has had multiple starts and stops, is meant to determine the district’s current and future building needs.
3 years ago
Results of Philly’s citizen science heat mapping study expected this spring
The study is expected to inform solutions to keep Philadelphians safe from dangerous heat waves made worse by climate change.
3 years ago
Democrats win control of Pennsylvania state House after picking up 12 seats
State Rep. Todd Stephens (R., Montgomery) conceded his race in the 151st District on Thursday.
3 years ago
Proposal to rollback residency requirement for Philly city workers aims to reduce vacancies
The change would require applicants become residents within 6 months of being hired instead of living in the city for a year before applying.
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Residents listened to unhoused peoples’ stories in the frigid cold and slept outside in solidarity. Advocates push for more shelters and affordable housing.
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Photo essay: ‘Radio Times,’ through the decades
As longtime host Marty Moss-Coane and the “Radio Times” crew prepare for their final episode, here’s a look back on the show, through the decades.
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Former Philadelphia police officer sentenced for killing unarmed man
A jury convicted Eric Ruch of voluntary manslaughter in September.
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Pelosi won’t seek leadership role, plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders.
3 years ago
Pa. Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January
Shapiro appeared Wednesday with outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov.-elect Austin Davis at a news conference and voiced confidence in a smooth transition.
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