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Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.
3 years ago
Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.
3 years ago
Delaware officials to testify under oath at state Senate hearing on lead pollution in schools
As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.
3 years ago
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At Philly’s Bluver Theatre, a play about drug overdose deaths is on a grim timer
A documentary play at Louis Bluver Theatre is abruptly interrupted every 5 minutes and 39 seconds by another overdose death. That rate is quickening.
3 years ago
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New Philly police academy graduates won’t be enough to make up for attrition
Those leaving the force are expected to exceed the number of newly hired and trained cops by the end of the year.
3 years ago
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Volunteers tackle short-dumping along Tacony Creek
Hundreds of tires, a deflated soccer ball, and a bag of bones are just some of the items cleaned up as part of the King Day of Service in North Philadelphia.
3 years ago
On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
The Rev. Bernice King said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.
3 years ago
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Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come
The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.
3 years ago
Philly mayoral contenders talk Black economic opportunities at candidate forum
The BBEx Network on Sunday brought together Black and brown professionals from across Philly to hear from some of the mayoral candidates directly.
3 years ago
WHYY and NewCORE present this year’s Conversations of King, a free, virtual event, streaming live on the WHYY News Facebook page Monday at 1 p.m.
3 years ago
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Philly Council returns from holiday break facing election year distractions
In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers convicted of a felony would be automatically expelled under new proposal
Supporters say the goal is to restore the public trust in state government.
3 years ago
‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day
Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.
3 years ago
Georgia football player killed in wreck after title celebration
Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight championship.
3 years ago
Officer hospitalized after head-on crash in Southwest Philadelphia
A police officer is in stable condition after a head-on crash Saturday night in Southwest Philadelphia.
3 years ago