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Pa.’s GOP gubernatorial frontrunners want no abortion, no mail voting, and lots of fracking
Pennsylvania’s GOP frontrunners for governor have a lot in common: They want to ban most or all abortion, get rid of mail voting, and “drill baby drill.”
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Penn Relays, Arbor Day, Bowie’s ‘Stardust,’ and festival fun in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
This weekend’s event schedule includes the return of the Penn Relays to Franklin Field, a tribute to David Bowie, and a trifecta of festivals in West Philly.
3 years ago
Listen 5:22Delmarva Power seeks second increase in natural gas delivery fee in two years
Delaware’s public advocate encouraged customers to voice their opinion on the "substantial" proposal. The company says it’s necessary to recover costs.
3 years ago
Listen 1:30Philly’s carbon emissions are dropping — but the city has a long way to go
Citywide emissions have dropped 20% since 2006, mostly thanks to a cleaner electrical grid. But emissions from cars, trucks, and planes are going up.
3 years ago
Federal judge halts preparations for end of U.S. asylum limit
A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as Biden's administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted.
3 years ago
Twitter abuse victims fear Musk’s plans, but may not quit
While polls show all types of people are susceptible to online harassment, extensive research has shown that women and people of color are far more likely to be targeted.
3 years ago
Carli Lloyd rejoins NJ/NY Gotham FC as minority owner
The New Jersey native joins an ownership group led by Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy.
3 years ago
Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware
The Biden administration announced additional offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
3 years ago
Judge signals approval of plan to transfer Philly history museum to Drexel
A judge has signaled her pending approval of a plan to transfer 130,000 historic objects from Philly’s history museum to the private university.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation
Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.
3 years ago
Trump appeals New York contempt ruling, $10K per day fine
Trump’s lawyer filed a notice of appeal with the appellate division of the state’s trial court, making good on her pledge to challenge Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling.
3 years ago
CeaseFirePA, supporters ask lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’
The group sought support for Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 980, which would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms.
3 years ago
Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to speed more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin used its most essential export as leverage.
3 years ago
Bucks County, prison guards sued for pepper spraying, restraining woman with mental illness
A Yardley couple is suing Bucks County and 10 county jail employees over what they allege were civil rights violations against their daughter, 29-year-old Kim Stringer.
3 years ago
Billions in surplus have Pa. lawmakers thinking business tax cut
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would reduce the corporate net income rate from 10% to 9%, and if the state's revenues are sufficient, down to 8% by 2025.
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