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File photo: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, right, shakes hands with Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, after signing legislation into law at Muhlenberg High School in Reading, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Wolf approved legislation Tuesday to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to file lawsuits and to end time limits for police to file criminal charges. (Matt Rourke / AP Photo)
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A lawsuit window for Pa. survivors of childhood sexual abuse could open as early as next May

State legislative leaders say they’ll take a procedural vote on the proposal early next year. 2023 primary voters would then get to weigh in.

3 years ago

At-large City Council candidate Terrill Haigler is a 33-year-old city native and political novice who gained fame as ''Ya Fav Trashman.'' (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Ya Fav Trashman is running for Philadelphia City Council

“I’m not doing this as a gimmick for the brand,” said Terrill Haigler, who is centering his platform around cleaning up Philly.

3 years ago

File photo: Former President Donald Trump arrives at a rally, Aug. 5, 2022, in Waukesha, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
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Trump rallies for Oz, Mastriano in Pa. amid midterm worries

While the former president's endorsed picks won many primaries this summer, many of the candidates he backed were inexperienced and now struggling in their November races.

3 years ago

A close-up of two different kinds of gun magazines.
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Delaware offers cash to owners of newly illegal large-capacity gun magazines

Legislators banned magazines that can hold more than 17 rounds in June. There’s a looming lawsuit challenging the new law.

3 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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As New Jersey examines wealth disparities, advocates say reparations should be on the table

The median wealth for white families in New Jersey was $352,000 in 2021. It was only $6,100 for Black families and $7,300 for Latino families.

3 years ago

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Pa. labor advocates push for changes aimed at bolstering working conditions ahead of Labor Day

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3 years ago

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden walk out from Independence Hall lit with red and blue lights.
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Why one of the ‘most important speeches’ of Biden’s presidency took place in Philadelphia

The 46th president praised Independence Hall as a symbol of his subject matter: the “fundamentals” of U.S. democracy.

3 years ago

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Jan. 6 panel asks former Speaker Gingrich for information

The Jan. 6 panel is seeking information from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich about his communications with senior advisers to then-President Trump.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks outside Independence Hall, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Biden’s speech and the state of democracy

President Biden speaks from the birthplace of independence Thursday about the soul and future of American democracy - but who's he talking to, and did the message land?

Air Date: September 2, 2022 10:00 am

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President Joe Biden (left) and former President Donald Trump.
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Biden and Trump can’t stay away from northeastern Pa.

As midterm elections approach, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both spending a lot of time in Pennsylvania — specifically in NEPA.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks at a Capitol news conference
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Gov. Wolf starts process to pardon lower level pot convictions

Beginning Thursday, anyone who has been convicted of possession of marijuana or small amount of personal use will be able to apply.

3 years ago

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Safer summer: Trenton has been homicide free since June 1

New initiatives and partnerships are being credited for the drop in Trenton’s homicide rate.

3 years ago

A view of the Philadelphia skyline from the Market-Frankford elevated line in West Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Pennsylvania

Philadelphia launches new election website ahead of November midterms

The site is more secure and offers language accessibility for people looking to run for office or vote for a candidate.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks outside Independence Hall, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Philadelphia

Biden at Independence Hall: Trump and allies threaten democracy

Biden railed against the “MAGA Republicans in Congress” who have refused to condemn the Jan. 6, 2021, assault at the U.S. Capitol and now are increasingly targeting the FBI.

3 years ago

State Sen. Doug Mastriano speaks at a campaign event
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Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

How Doug Mastriano won the hearts of Confederate sympathizers

The recently released pic is on brand for the state senator and gubernatorial candidate from South Central Pa.

3 years ago

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