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This Earth Day, Biden faces ‘headwinds’ on climate agenda
Biden's most sweeping proposals remain stalled on Capitol Hill despite renewed warnings from scientists that the world is hurtling toward a dangerous future.
3 years ago
Biden announces $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine
The new package builds on roughly $2.6 billion in military assistance that Biden had previously approved for Ukraine.
3 years ago
Putin tries to claim Mariupol win but won’t storm holdout
Putin's order may mean that Russian officials are hoping they can wait for the defenders to surrender after running out of food or ammunition.
3 years ago
Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Neptune takes over
The 60-year-old Wright guided Villanova to titles in 2016 and 2018 and just led the Wildcats to the Final Four.
3 years ago
New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market open for business
New Jersey is now among 18 states, plus the District of Columbia, with legalized recreational marijuana markets.
3 years ago
This weekend, concerts in the tri-state include a Prince tribute, Johnathan Blake, and The Dead Milkmen, and food festivals in South Philly and Manayunk.
3 years ago
Listen 5:27For Sexual Assault Awareness month, Montgomery County kids are learning about consent
The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is visiting libraries and schools to teach children about consent, personal boundaries, and body safety.
3 years ago
Listen 1:33Could Pa. finally extend OSHA protections to public school teachers and trash collectors?
For years, Pa. lawmakers have tried and failed to extend the safety protections to state and city workers. A state-backed study could chart a path.
3 years ago
Activists, Black-owned weed businesses say N.J. can do more to ensure social equity
Some business owners and advocates of color want the state to invest in educational programs for prospective business owners and grants for minority-led businesses.
3 years ago
Michigan lawmaker’s forceful speech rebuts ‘grooming’ attack
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's remarks went viral after Republican Sen. Lana Theis attacked her in a fundraising email.
3 years ago
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
The notice came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earl
3 years ago
Pa. First Lady Frances Wolf, educators, discuss proposal for increased funding for Pre-K
Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf moderated a virtual panel discussion with early childhood educators on Wednesday to discuss Gov. Tom ...
3 years ago
Delaware state senator reinstated to legislative committees months after acquittal
State Sen. Darius Brown has been reinstated to two legislative committees after being acquitted of assault.
3 years ago
Will the government have a better shot at convicting Johnson at a second trial?
Philly trial attorneys weigh in on who gets the advantage in a retrial – prosecution or defense?
3 years ago
‘It saved me’: Pa. nonprofit tackles stigma around substance use, recovery
The Pennsylvania nonprofit aims to equip people with the tools they need to understand and cope with substance use, addiction, and trauma.
3 years ago
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