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Philly Bar Association will offer Philly area residents free legal advice
The Philadelphia Bar Association is offering free confidential legal advice to the public for its annual Law Week from Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29.
3 years ago
McSwain wanted Trump’s support in the Pa. governor race. He got an anti-endorsement instead
Calling McSwain a ‘coward’ for failing to act on Trump’s claim of ‘massive fraud’ in the 2020 presidential election, the ex-president rejects an endorsement.
3 years ago
U.N. ambassador discusses Russian invasion while inspiring Pemberton students
U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield discussed her job and her role in the Ukraine crisis as she visited students at Pemberton Township High School.
3 years ago
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
Chief of Detectives James Essig identified the man as 62-year-old Frank R. James and says James has addresses in Philadelphia and Wisconsin.
3 years ago
Environmentalists say new fossil fuel projects could derail New Jersey’s climate goals
New Jersey wants to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Environmentalists warn that goal could be derailed by new natural gas projects.
3 years ago
Philly pushes Harrisburg to pass law allowing safer bike lanes on state roads
The city wants to build more bike lanes that protect cyclists from getting “doored.” Officials say state law stands in the way on some major Philly streets.
3 years ago
Philly falls short of local purchasing goals during pandemic
Just 26% of Philadelphia’s spending on goods and services went to local suppliers, well short of the city’s 58% goal.
3 years ago
Etsy sellers protest fees by halting their sales for a week
Some vendors on Etsy say they are halting sales of their items on the site for a week to protest a hike in the fees the crafts e-commerce marketplace charges them.
3 years ago
The head of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund has one last fight before stepping down
Barbara Silzle has one more budget fight with the city before leaving the fund that distributes public money to small and mid-sized organizations.
3 years ago
400 illegal guns in Philly flowed through the ‘Iron Pipeline’
ATF agents identified 400 illegally trafficked guns in Philadelphia that were bought by straw purchasers in Georgia and South Carolina.
3 years ago
Draft bills and late-night emails reveal cozy ties between Pa. state lawmaker, casino lobbyists
Representatives of Parx Casino and state Sen. Tommy Tomlinson have worked in lockstep to ban unregulated, slot-like skill games that pose a threat to traditional gaming.
3 years ago
N.J. commission approves first recreational weed retail licenses
Retail licenses could be issued within a month, after approved alternative treatment centers pay fees and undergo compliance assessments.
3 years ago
Defense rests, closing arguments expected Tuesday in Johnson bribery trial
The jury will start deliberating after closing arguments, meaning there could be a verdict before the end of the week.
3 years ago
Philly man accused of using 3D printer to make ‘ghost guns’ faces charges
The suspect is accused of buying some gun parts and creating others on a 3D printer at his Roxborough-Manayunk home to create untraceable firearms.
3 years ago
Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate
Philadelphia officials announced Monday that masks will once again be required in indoor spaces.
3 years ago