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Companies behind Mariner East II pipeline paid $42 million in pollution fines to Pennsylvania
$10 million of that total comes from a plea deal the state attorney general’s office brokered with Energy Transfer, but little has gone toward residents directly affected.
2 years ago
‘Red Cup Rebellion’: Thousands of Starbucks workers expected to go on 1-day strike
Philly Workers United posted on social media Wednesday night that the baristas at the Penn Medicine store initiated the strike at other local unionized stores.
2 years ago
Pottstown has erected signs along College Drive, declaring the parcel a flood hazard and “private property of the borough.” The sign demands people vacate after Dec. 1.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13Joy of Sox celebrates receiving 1 million pairs of socks, sets sights on new goal by 2025
Joy of Sox celebrated with Prevention Point Philadelphia Wednesday after achieving the goal of reaching one million socks by October.
2 years ago
Philly police to get 5% raise as part of one-year contract extension
The extension gives the incoming Parker administration an opportunity to sort out its finances while they figure out a new proposal to give to an arbitrator.
2 years ago
UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors in Gaza
The vote was 12-0 with the United States, United Kingdom and Russia abstaining. The resolution makes no mention of a cease-fire or Hamas’ surprise Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.
2 years ago
Large fire erupts on Atlantic City boardwalk
Video from the scene shows large plumes of smoke and flames coming from inside the building.
2 years ago
Will the Phillies make a huge splash with Mike Trout, Juan Soto, or Shohei Ohtani?
The crew that will take the field on Opening Day 2024 isn’t going to look much different, but Dave Dombrowski has some tinkering to do.
2 years ago
The expanded schedule starts at nine locations, and more are projected to follow — depending on hiring, officials said.
2 years ago
Man arrested in the skate death of former NHL player Adam Johnson is released on bail
An unnamed man was arrested and charged with suspicion of manslaughter in connection with Johnson's death.
2 years ago
Pizza boxes? Broken bottles? Debunking 5 myths about recycling in Philly
Pizza boxes? If no grease, yes! And here’s an easy shortcut: The Streets Department can take plastics with numbers 2-1-5.
2 years ago
Many coastal New Jersey homeowners lack flood insurance despite rising seas, report says
A gap in flood insurance coverage leaves millions at risk as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increase across the Northeast, the report notes.
2 years ago
Free Library Foundation hires first executive director
Monique Moore Pryor brings necessary leadership and strategic skills as Free Library plans extended hours and more with Pew Grant.
2 years ago
Listen 0:58South Philly residents discuss supervised injection sites at Bridging Blocks event
Opponents and supporters of supervised injection sites gathered at South Philadelphia Library to plead their case on the best solutions for opioid addiction.
2 years ago
Listen 1:27Philly Waterdogs announced as the city’s new Premier Lacrosse League team
The Philly Waterdogs will represent the City of Brotherly Love in the Premier Lacrosse League next season. The team’s schedule will be announced Jan. 1.
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