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What did Trump say? Explaining the former president’s favorite talking points

His words, at times, have been his greatest weapons but also his biggest vulnerability.

2 years ago

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Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Super Bowl tickets, luxury resort stay among perks Pa. lawmakers accepted in 2023

Lawmakers accepted trips bankrolled by campaign groups, organizations pushing alternatives to public education, and more.

2 years ago

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Addiction
Homelessness
Philadelphia
Public Health

After Kensington encampment shutdown, what’s next for Philly’s plan to address the addiction crisis?

City police and outreach workers continue to monitor the area of Kensington’s open-air drug market as harm reduction workers provide a bridge to support services.

2 years ago

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Crime
Delaware
Government Accountability

Delaware is investigating UI trust fund vulnerabilities for possibility of more thefts by state employees

Some Delaware lawmakers say the state should have publicly disclosed last year’s embezzlement, calling the lack of transparency disappointing.

2 years ago

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NPR
Government Accountability
International
Military

U.S. report says it’s ‘reasonable to assess’ that Israel has violated humanitarian law

The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions.

2 years ago

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Elections
New Jersey

Trump tells Wildwood crowd he’s being forced to endure ‘Biden show trial’ in hush money case

Trump’s extraordinary legal woes, which include three other unrelated criminal cases, have emerged as a central issue in the campaign.

2 years ago

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Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

Suburban Philadelphia counties join forces to purchase renewable energy

The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeastern Pennsylvania will set renewable energy guidelines in the coming months.

2 years ago

The Stormwater Authority
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

‘A lot of red flags’: Chester receiver demands city stormwater authority’s financial records

The city’s stormwater authority borrowed from the executive director and his church to make payroll, and won’t hand over financials to Chester’s state-appointed receiver.

2 years ago

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Government
International

UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinian sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions.

2 years ago

Timothy Boyce
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Delaware County fires emergency services director amid ageism, sexual harassment allegations

The decision was made following allegations of ageism, gender discrimination and sexual harassment from two female employees.

2 years ago

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Law
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Pa. to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data

The ban takes effect a year after Gov. Josh Shapiro signs the bill.

2 years ago

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Crime
Delaware
Elections
Politics

Delaware auditor who resigned after 2022 corruption conviction seeks a political comeback

Kathy McGuiness left office in disgrace, but she’s paid her debt to society. Her candidacy for state representative has the backing of a former House speaker.

2 years ago

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Government
Philadelphia
Politics
TV

Schooled: ‘Abbott Elementary’ star joins VP Harris in Montgomery County to talk abortion

Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Elkins Park as part of her tour on reproductive health rights. She was joined by “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph.

2 years ago

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Homelessness
Philadelphia
Policing

Kensington sees clean streets, open sidewalks and a wave of displaced people after encampment clearing

The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.

2 years ago

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Government
Kids
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Stuck between high fees and low wages, how much money will it take to fix PA child care staffing crisis?

Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing taxpayer money for child care, but advocates say the ultimate cost needs to be far higher.

2 years ago

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