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Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills
Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs $50.6 billion budget with property tax relief
The giveback to taxpayers reflects Democrats’ desire to address what they and others call an “affordability crisis” in the state.
3 years ago
Doubling down on abortion rights: Delaware protects records of patients from other states
The measure is a strategic counterpunch to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has taken away the constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.
3 years ago
Wawa Welcome America to capture ‘expressions of freedom’ in storytelling event
The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.
3 years ago
Listen 5:30Center City businesses are rebounding from pandemic, report finds
A new report finds that heavy foot traffic has helped Center City businesses recover from the pandemic.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plan
A state court on Thursday permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates in Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Supreme Court: Biden properly ended Trump-era asylum policy
The justices' 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania to begin fiscal year without a budget
Without new budget legislation signed into law by Friday, the state will lose the authority to make some payments.
3 years ago
Supreme Court limits EPA in curbing power plant emissions
The court’s ruling could complicate the administration’s plans to combat climate change. Its proposal to regulate power plant emissions is expected by the end of the year.
3 years ago
Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access
Biden has been reluctant to support changes to the filibuster, which allows any member of the 100-member chamber to block action on legislation unless it receives 60 votes.
3 years ago
Last-minute deal averts casino strike in Atlantic City
A Sunday strike deadline remains against the Hard Rock casino, but the new pacts appear to greatly increase the likelihood of a deal getting done with Hard Rock as well.
3 years ago
‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more
The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.
3 years ago
The Atlantic surfclam industry generates ~$30M in yearly revenue. But a study shows offshore wind development planned for the Jersey coast could cut that income up to 25%.
3 years ago
Phillies: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return
Philadelphia remains hopeful the 2021 NL MVP can play again this season.
3 years ago
Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers
The driver and two other men from Mexico remained in custody Wednesday.
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