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New climate law has a hidden benefit for coal miners: Permanent funding for black lung
Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats’ large climate and health care bill, included one provision aimed at helping miners afflicted by black lung disease.
3 years ago
The new districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role.
3 years ago
Ruby Bridges, desegregation trailblazer, writes kid’s book
“I Am Ruby Bridges” goes on sale Tuesday. It’s aimed at readers as young as 4 at a time when teaching the history of race in America has never been more difficult.
3 years ago
Canada police hunt remaining suspect in stabbing attacks
Canadian police are hunting for the remaining suspect in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in an Indigenous community and nearby town in the province of Saskatchewan.
3 years ago
Post-mortem review of N.J. response to COVID to happen ‘within a matter of weeks’
Gov. Phil Murphy says a review of how New Jersey responded to the COVID pandemic will happen “within a matter of weeks” after being pressed on national television.
3 years ago
East Falls post office to reopen more than a year after Ida flooding
East Falls residents say it’s been “a real hardship” since the post office closed after it flooded during Ida. It’s expected to finally reopen later this month.
3 years ago
Philly resumes gun violence listening tours. But what impact have they had?
Community members who attended the first round of listening tours in the spring say it’s not clear how their input will be used in the fight against gun violence.
3 years ago
CIA photos from U-2 spy planes of the 1950s have new life in archeology at Penn Museum
The Penn Museum is showing declassified images from 13 miles in the air, giving archeologists new tools to study ancient cities.
3 years ago
Maria Quiñones Sánchez resigns from Philly council, launches bid for mayor
Another member of Philadelphia City Council has resigned, and she’s leaving no doubt that she’s running for mayor.
3 years ago
Philly ‘sip-ins’ used to help Starbucks employees on Labor Day
Local workers at the large-chain coffeehouse are encouraging customers to skip buying a cup of Starbucks for a day, but still tipping a barista.
3 years ago
Center City shooting incident highlights Philly violence over the weekend
Five boys are in custody for a shooting incident in Center City among violent incidents over the weekend in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
At Labor Day parade, leaders rally members to support Shapiro in governor’s race
Union leaders used Monday’s Labor Day rally and march to urge their members to vote for Democratic candidate for governor, Josh Shapiro.
3 years ago
Judge grants Trump bid for special master in document search
The move has also temporarily halted the Justice Department’s use of the records for investigative purposes.
3 years ago
Pa. workers, businesses grapple with tight job market this Labor Day
A new report finds there are more jobs than people to fill them in Pennsylvania, although the paycheck might not be as appealing as in other states.
3 years ago
After dark: Curfew centers offer fun and safety in Philly
Even though research says curfews don't do much, “an announcement will be made soon” as to when more teen curfew centers are opening in Philadelphia.
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