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Climate change attorneys say a Pa. statute could be used to prosecute fossil fuel companies
A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.
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Listen 2:01To fight blight and crime, Philly is addressing its glut of abandoned vehicles
The DOJ is offering assistance to remove the abandoned cars across the city.
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Lending out a person instead of a book? Abington looks to ‘human library’ to foster conversations
On Jan. 12, Abington Free Library patrons will be encouraged to check out a human for a conversation instead of a book.
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Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern California
Elsewhere, the NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. A Los Angeles Kings home game was postponed a day earlier.
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Israel rallies global support to win release of Princeton student believed kidnapped in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a 38-year-old student at Princeton University, disappeared in Baghdad in March 2023 while doing research for her doctorate.
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Eagles and Packers head into their wild-card matchup with QBs Hurts and Love fighting injuries
Jalen Hurts returned to practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion; he is expected to start Sunday. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love is nursing a sore elbow.
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Resident doctors at major Philadelphia-area hospitals voted whether to form unions.
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Listen 1:46The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce members were surveyed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia about the economy. Here’s what they said.
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Listen 0:55PGW to offer free methane detectors to all customers as part of ‘landmark’ settlement
The “landmark” settlement with PUC stems from a 2019 home explosion in South Philadelphia that killed two people and caused $1.4 million in property damage.
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Listen 1:09Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Fetterman was first elected in 2022 as an irreverent and unconventional progressive hero who has been unafraid to be an outsider to his party in the past.
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Macy’s to close Center City location, city officials paint optimistic future of Philly retail
Officials believe the mixed-use redevelopment will be ready before the Sixers arena opens down the street in 2031.
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Philly mayor to lobby for Biden’s presidential library
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she’s ready to mount an effort to bring President Biden’s papers and other artifacts to Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:07Trenton Water Works customers advised to save water as ice builds up in Delaware River
Trenton Water Works recently spent $9 million to prevent water intake blockages, and a design flaw is likely to blame.
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Delaware volunteers honor President Carter’s legacy at Habitat for Humanity build site in Wilmington
Gov.-elect Matt Meyer joined volunteers paying tribute to Carter’s housing initiatives with hands-on service.
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Listen 1:21U.S. Coast Guard still working to free cargo ship stuck along the Delaware River
The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.
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