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Sheila Oliver
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies from undisclosed medical issue

Oliver was the first Black lieutenant governor in the state’s history. She was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed medical issues.

3 years ago

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Mike Ramsey in front of his house.
Community

‘It shouldn’t be this difficult’: Pa. homeowners desperate as mortgage aid struggles drag on

Pa. promised fixes for a troubled mortgage relief program. Months later, problems persist, new challenges have emerged, and thousands of homeowners are still waiting for help.

3 years ago

Teacher Laura Kangay, (center) helps a student with his reading at Lincoln Middle School Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 in Lancaster, Pa. Financial woes have forced school districts to shed thousands of teaching jobs, adopt a four-day school week and cut electives such as art. And the budget situation probably won’t improve any time soon for school districts that rely heavily on state and local tax dollars. But what might happen in a best-case financial scenario that assumes strong economic growth next year?
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Pa. Department of Education reduces wait time for new teacher certification

The news comes after the new in-state teacher certifications for Pennsylvania are at an all-time low.

3 years ago

A bridge over a highway that says 'Historic Trenton
Urban Planning

Trenton’s Route 29 Boulevard Project takes a step forward

The city hopes that a redesign of the state highway will restore public access to the Delaware River waterfront.

3 years ago

View of dancers in the spotlight on stage from above
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fringe returns with a focus on local performance artists

The 27th festival of experimental and avant-garde work will come back in September, as the theater industry still reels from the pandemic.

3 years ago

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East Nantmeal Township in Chester County, Pa.
Urban Planning

A 44-acre Chester County farm has been permanently preserved

“Preserving a property like this one checks all the right boxes in Chester County’s efforts to invest wisely in open space," said Chesco commissioners.

3 years ago

A pedestrian walks with little protection from his collapsed umbrella during a rainstorm
Weather

NWS in Mount Holly issued 123 thunderstorm warnings during July, the 2nd highest on record

NWS meteorologists attribute the above average activity to a noticeable increase in humidity and fluctuations in the jet stream.

3 years ago

File photo: Angus Cloud, a cast member in the HBO drama series ''Euphoria,'' poses at the premiere of the series at the ArcLight Hollywood, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco ''Fez'' O'Neill on the HBO series ''Euphoria,'' has died. He was 25. Cloud's publicist, Cait Bailey, said McCloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
Arts & Entertainment

Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25

Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.

3 years ago

An elector for President Joe Biden fills out their ballot in Harrisburg in December 2020.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Why Trump’s ‘fake electors’ in Pennsylvania are likely to avoid prosecution

In seven states, Trump allies sent electoral votes for him to Congress despite his loss. Some are facing investigations and criminal charges, but the saga has a twist in Pa.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden, arrives for a court appearance, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Wilmington, Del.
Courts & Law

Inside Hunter Biden’s tax crimes: How the president’s son blew off the IRS while making millions

The lawyer and businessman repeatedly admitted in court that he broke the law while ignoring request after request by associates to pay tax debts.

3 years ago

This image of Larry Fife Giberson, circled in annotation by the Justice Department in the Statement of Facts supporting the arrest Giberson, shows him outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6. 2021.
Courts & Law

Princeton University student pleads guilty to joining mob’s attack on Capitol

On Jan. 6, 2021, 22-year-old Larry Fife Giberson joined other rioters in a coordinated push against police officers in a tunnel on the Capitol's Lower West Terrace.

3 years ago

Welcome to Upper Darby sign
Politics & Policy

Upper Darby parking director faces theft charges related to funds collected from parking meters

The Delco DA’s Office alleges the official used a portion of parking meter funds to pay for “food, birthday cakes, office parties, and restaurant trips” for herself and staff.

3 years ago

People walk outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood on Thursday, July 13, 2023, the day a federal jury announced they had found Robert Bowers, who in 2018 killed 11 people at the synagogue, eligible for the death penalty
Courts & Law

Jury poised to deliberate death penalty or life sentence for gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre

The same jurors who convicted 50-year-old Robert Bowers in June on 63 criminal counts listened to closing arguments in the penalty phase of his federal trial Monday.

3 years ago

File photo: Actor Paul Reubens portraying Pee-wee Herman poses for a portrait while promoting ''The Pee-wee Herman Show'' live stage play, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Los Angeles. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement.
Arts & Entertainment

Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70

Reubens' character, with his too-tight gray suit, white chunky loafers and red bow tie was best known for the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and the television series.

3 years ago

The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. begins to miss education, human services payments as budget impasse continues

A dispute over private school vouchers has left Pennsylvania’s budget undone. The consequences for schools and counties are starting to emerge.

3 years ago

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