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For 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.
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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
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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 ...
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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.
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Listen 5:59Pennsylvania needs rental assistance and eviction diversion programs, activists and lawmakers say
Study cites housing affordability exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gov. Murphy defends N.J. LGBTQ curriculum amid backlash
Murphy lauded the curriculum but said he had some concerns as well.
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Listen 55:29The ordinance would require ownership to give the county a 180-day notice if they wanted to close a ward or hospital.
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A brighter solar future could come to Philly via excess energy credits
Solarize Philly helps solar power users donate energy credits to install renewable power in areas where people can’t afford the cost of installation.
3 years ago
Russia pressures Mariupol as it focuses on Ukraine’s east
In addition to pounding the holdout in Mariupol, Russian forces have intensified their attacks along the Donbas.
3 years ago
‘Important for closure’: Diocese of Camden reaches $87.5 million settlement with sex abuse victims
Though the money is important, an attorney says the settlement means validation for his clients and having "their voice heard."
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