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Mastriano brings election denier onto Pa. governor campaign
Ellis, speaking on her podcast last month, said, “I like to say that Doug Mastriano is the Donald Trump of Pennsylvania.”
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In Philly speech to AFL-CIO, Biden decries D.C. gridlock and urges Pa. to elect Fetterman
Biden told the labor leaders there is “no bigger, stronger voice for working people” than Fetterman, whose election could give Dems control of the Senate.
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As climate change makes Philly temps rise, so does urgency to make schools cooler
The start and end of Philly’s school years have gotten hotter. But as another school year ends, more than half of district schools still lack air conditioning.
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Penn researchers find mental health benefits in visiting museums, including reduced anxiety
A new Penn study shows museums – in particular art museums – are good at reducing anxiety and depression.
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Penn America Energy wants to construct a massive LNG export terminal in the city of Chester along the Delaware River. The plan faces an uphill battle.
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Listen 4:38Study: Philadelphians with opioid use disorder remained on treatment longer during pandemic
Drexel University researchers call for reduced prescribing restrictions to persist after study finds people with opioid use disorder more likely to stay on their treatment.
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Pa. Republicans respond to gun violence by trying to impeach Philly’s DA
Republicans in Harrisburg are moving to impeach Philly’s DA, with little input from the city residents who re-elected him last year.
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Sanctions sought against FBI over Civil War gold dig videos
The FBI has long insisted its agents recovered nothing of value when they went looking for the fabled gold cache.
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Joshua Macias was arrested on gun charges during the 2020 election count. Now he has been placed among the inner circle of insurrection leaders.
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Wall Street enters a bear market as the S&P 500 dives 3.9%
Wall Street entered a bear market Monday as the S&P 500 sank 3.9%, bringing it more than 20% below the record high it set in January.
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European star survey reveals celestial treasure trove
Astronomers hope to use the data to understand better how stars are born and die, and how the Milky Way evolved over billions of years.
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Facing pressure from Democrats, Pa. panel avoids considering gun bills in wake of mass shootings
By sending a slate of firearms-related bills to another committee, a GOP-controlled panel threw cold water on an effort to force a vote on the legislation.
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Police investigating killings of 12,000 Ukrainians in war
Ukraine's national police chief says authorities are investigating the killings of more than 12,000 Ukrainians nationwide in the war Russia is waging.
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Legal but unregulated hemp derivative delta-8 thrives in Pa.’s thorny marijuana landscape
Despite its legal status, delta-8 is not subject to any regulations or mandatory testing in Pennsylvania, and its packaging isn’t required to note potential side effects.
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Union to vote on authorizing Atlantic City casino strike
Local 54 of the Unite Here union will decide whether to authorize union leadership to call a strike against any or all of the nine casinos.
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