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Central Bucks West teachers pushed back against the directive, saying they won’t deadname trans students or out them to others.
3 years ago
Clandestine plan to force a vote on Pa. legislative gift ban fails, lawmakers shrug
Activists who want the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ban lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators thought they had a way around the institutional blockade.
3 years ago
5 law enforcement officers injured in explosion during training exercise at SCI Phoenix prison
According to authorities, three members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and an FBI Philadelphia agent were injured.
3 years ago
Efforts to ban, restrict LGBTQ curriculum in Pa. schools hinge on who becomes the next governor
The proposed legislation would ban classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through fifth grade, claiming it’s not “age appropriate."
3 years ago
Judge says Delaware vote-by-mail law is unconstitutional
The judge ruled that the law violates a provision in Delaware’s constitution that spells out the circumstances under which a person is allowed to cast an absentee ballot.
3 years ago
‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson visits Kimmel, collects apology
Brunson played her own gag on Jimmy Kimmel's Emmy prank with one of her own, and then collected an apology from the late-night host whose bit was criticized.
3 years ago
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
A strike starting Friday could have shut rail lines across the country. The tentative agreement will go to union members for a vote.
3 years ago
Krasner supporters pack Philly church after Pa. House contempt vote: ‘We are supporting democracy’
The Pennsylvania state House voted to hold Philadelphia’s DA in contempt for failing to cooperate with a review of his practices as part of a GOP-led impeachment effort.
3 years ago
Sept. 15 - Sept.18: Diamond State Film Festival in Delaware, Coatesville Grand Prix, and XPoNential Music Fest in Camden are among the weekend’s best events.
3 years ago
Listen 5:13What’s a Zep? Norristown explained, on stage
Theatre Horizon interviewed 130 residents of Norristown, Pa., to inform its original play that will be performed by a cast of 60 townspeople.
3 years ago
Listen 4:04To get unconnected neighbors online, Philly needs to ramp up offline efforts
The White House’s broadband affordability plan is a big opportunity for Philly — but getting families signed up demands offline efforts, writes Julia Rivera.
3 years ago
Dispute with Philly City Council member stalls redevelopment of Germantown Y
A Friends group says the city broke its promise to issue a new request for proposal by the end of August, putting the redevelopment of the Germantown Y in limbo.
3 years ago
The baseless election fraud claims are requiring Pennsylvania to retain more lawyers — subsequently exhausting much needed resources and costing taxpayers millions.
3 years ago
Fetterman, Oz agree to Oct. 25 debate, but feud over terms
The debate, coming two weeks before the general election, follows weeks of cajoling by Oz.
3 years ago
The River Alive! Trail in Tacony Creek Park was shaped and built by community members. The bilingual exhibit aims to teach families about nature.
3 years ago