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Pa. judges in kids-for-cash scheme ordered to pay more than $200M
Two Pennsylvania judges who orchestrated a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks were ordered to pay more than $200 million.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccines no longer coming to Philly, as city rethinks prevention strategy
The federal government has reduced the local allocation to about 720 vials of vaccine.
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers weigh bill that would allow independents to vote on primary candidates
Pa. has closed primary elections, meaning only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote for candidates from those parties and choose who will advance to the general.
4 years ago
Murkowski advances in Alaska Senate race, Palin in House
A process being used for the first time in Alaska elections this year, party primaries have been scrapped and ranked choice voting is being used in general elections.
4 years ago
Philly Folk Festival returns in person for 60th anniversary
After two pandemic years digital, America’s longest-running outdoor festival returns to Old Poole Farm for its 60th anniversary.
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Monkeypox has sparked a debate on how to recognize its disproportionate impact on LGBTQ communities in a non-stigmatizing way.
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Is it time for Pa. to ban summer utility shutoffs?
Thousands of PECO customers lose access to A/C or fans each summer when they can’t pay their electric bills. Experts want more limits on shutoffs in a warming world.
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Kensington development team seeks middle ground between gentrification and stagnation
A former bank will become a commercial kitchen and event space. A textile factory will feature apartments and commercial space.
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Philly officials advocate for extension of Automated Speed Enforcement along Roosevelt Blvd.
Data shows the program has dramatically reduced fatal crashes and speeding violations along the busy road.
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Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday.
4 years ago
The city could have to fill as many as six seats as council members step down to run for mayor.
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Key informant defends role during Del. man’s trial in Whitmer kidnap plot
Prosecutors say Fox, 39, who lives in western Michigan, and Croft, 46, a trucker from Bear, Delaware, wanted to trigger a national revolt by kidnapping the Democratic governor
4 years ago
A Philly area nonprofit is filling free backpacks with school supplies for students in need
Foster Angels on Earth hopes to help alleviate some of the stress foster kids face ahead of the school year.
4 years ago
What’s in big Biden bill? Health, climate goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and the legislation he's signing Tuesday delivers a version of that once sweeping idea.
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Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in U.S.
Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
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