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Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con’ in Philly, a day after $355 million ruling against him

Trump was met with loud boos as well as cheers at the Philadelphia Convention Center as he unveiled what he touted as the first official Trump footwear.

1 year ago

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International

Russia’s prison service says that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died

Navalny had been behind bars since 2021, when he returned to Moscow after recuperating from nerve agent poisoning that he blamed on the Kremlin.

1 year ago

A series of home collapses have led to calls for reform at the Department of Licenses & Inspections. In July 2020, two rowhouses collapsed during a construction project on Mercy Street in South Philadelphia.
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Mayor Parker enacts long recommended split for L&I

Parker said a recent task force report found that “mission creep” at the department has sapped its ability to do its job properly.

1 year ago

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s decision to invest more Pa. money in Israel Bonds draws protest, Democratic opposition

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who is facing reelection this year, bought $20 million in Israel Bonds to show support. Her Democratic opponents question her motives.

1 year ago

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Russia is working on a weapon to destroy satellites but has not deployed one yet

The White House says there's no immediate threat to safety. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is briefing a small group of lawmakers on Thursday.

1 year ago

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NPR
Immigration
National

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached by House Republicans

Mayorkas becomes the first cabinet secretary to be impeached since 1876. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to leave Mayorkas in office.

1 year ago

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Delaware
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Higher Education
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City of Newark moves to tax University of Delaware per student

State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D) is considering sponsoring legislation that would allow the city of Newark to levy this new tax.

1 year ago

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Employment
Pennsylvania

Most Pa. workers can’t take paid leave to care for sick loved ones. State law could change that

A coalition of women is trying to get paid family medical leave on the books in Pennsylvania, which would expand sick time benefits for all workers.

1 year ago

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Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist

The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.

1 year ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania

Pa. special election 2024: Bucks County race results

See results as they come in Tuesday for the latest special election in the Pennsylvania state House.

1 year ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country

An investigation found Heather Honey’s flawed claims have been cited by ex-President Trump and fueled GOP backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate.

1 year ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania

Democrat Jim Prokopiak defeats Republican Candace Cabanas in Bucks special election

The win for the 140th District cements Democrats' narrow control over the Pennsylvania House.

1 year ago

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International
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Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The measure, which would provide $95 billion in military aid, has little hope of seeing a vote in the House where hard-line Republicans oppose the measure.

1 year ago

David McCormick
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election features contests for attorney general and Congress

Here is what will be on the ballot in Pennsylvania this year.

1 year ago

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Government
Pennsylvania
Policing

Jenkintown considers dissolving its police force

Jenkintown spends more than half its annual budget on policing. Officials believe contracting out the services with neighbors Abington and Cheltenham makes sense.

1 year ago

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