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Gov. Murphy signs law extending expanded outdoor dining rules
Recent surveys have found that a high percentage of restaurant patrons would like to see COVID-inspired outdoor dining continue.
3 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: As shootings persist, Philly officials weigh stop-and-frisk
As the city continues to deal with a frightful gun violence crisis, some city officials have floated the idea of revisiting stop-and-frisk.
3 years ago
Listen 5:17‘I can say my goodbyes’: After 37 years, Philadelphia returns remains of MOVE victims to family
The city of Philadelphia released the remains of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing back to their family.
3 years ago
Philadelphia health experts urge caution amid extreme heat
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for certain portions of the Philadelphia region from Thursday into Friday evening.
3 years ago
What’s the future of Philly’s iconic Roundhouse? Officials seek community input
The iconic Police Administration Building will soon be vacant. Its future will be informed by a public engagement process expected to stir painful memories of its past.
3 years ago
Penn State won’t answer important questions after student athletes were allegedly extorted into sharing sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves and others.
3 years ago
Willingboro officials break ground on system to remove toxic ‘forever chemical’ from drinking water
Several months after discovering elevated levels of PFOS in a Willingboro well, officials are breaking ground on a new treatment system.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s latest budget included new funding for counties to administer elections. But counties say it includes strings that make their jobs harder.
3 years ago
Philly’s poet laureate awarded $50,000
Airea D. Matthews will use the money to put poetry written by local writers who have experienced violence onto public billboards.
3 years ago
Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
The GOP objections delayed final passage, infuriating veterans groups and advocates, including comedian Jon Stewart.
3 years ago
Hessian remains from American Revolution unearthed at Gloucester County battlefield
On the last day of a public dig for artifacts, researchers from Rowan University discovered a mass Revolutionary War grave site for Hessian soldiers.
3 years ago
National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Philadelphia area
The National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory for the Philadelphia area. Temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees to end the week.
3 years ago
Delaware ratchets up masking recommendations as COVID cases rise
All three Delaware counties are seeing high levels of community spread for COVID-19. Last week, the number of COVID-related hospitalizations jumped 22%.
3 years ago
Justices uphold Pennsylvania’s 2019 mail voting expansion
The 5-2 ruling means expanded vote-by-mail will almost certainly be in place for marquee races in November for governor and U.S. Senate.
3 years ago
The fire broke out at a vacant home where a large quantity of gasoline had been removed by hazmat teams the night before.
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