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Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding

More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.

4 weeks ago

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It’s official: Central Jersey exists!

The new law defines the region as Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.

4 weeks ago

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5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate

Imagine a world in which Donald Trump decided not to run again for reelection. That's what the audience experienced for about the first 50 minutes of the first GOP debate.

4 weeks ago

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Gun-carrying laws are becoming looser in the U.S.; researchers and advocates say it’s a dangerous change

An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.

1 month ago

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Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns

The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.

1 month ago

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File photo: Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 17, 2023. Pennsylvania will direct up to $400 million in federal money to reimburse organizations that train new infrastructure workers on the job, through an executive order signed by Gov. Shapiro on Monday, July 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, file)
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Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration

The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.

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Funding for home repairs, public defense on hold as Pa. lawmakers negotiate final budget pieces

Roughly $1.1 billion in spending is stuck in limbo as legislative leaders continue to negotiate budget-enabling code bills.

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In search of the magic number: Chester receiver updates city bankruptcy status

The receiver for the city of Chester is crunching numbers to arrive at a “baseline expenditure” amount that would help provide residents with vital services.

1 month ago

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How to watch the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night

Republicans are looking at a crowded field to challenge President Biden for the 2024 presidential election and most will face off on a Milwaukee stage Wednesday night.

1 month ago

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How Trump’s attacks on prosecutors build on history of using racist language and stereotypes

The rhetoric is a reminder of Trump's tendency to use coded racial messaging as a signal to supporters, an approach he has deployed over several decades.

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Cherelle Parker is declining to debate David Oh. That’s not the norm

The city hasn’t seen a close race since 1999, but non-incumbent Democratic and Republican nominees still met in a public forum.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia

Philly has hundreds of city job vacancies. Kenney joins union leaders to call for applicants

From 911 operators and water department employees to sanitation workers and airport employees, the city is desperately seeking workers.

1 month ago

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Pa. will track voting machine malfunctions under new settlement with election security groups

The Pa. Department of State has reached an agreement with advocates after they raised concerns in 2019 about a voting machine that glitched in its first year.

1 month ago

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Pennsylvania
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Why some of Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s cabinet picks still have ‘acting’ next to their title

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s pick for Pennsylvania health secretary didn’t have the vote to be confirmed by the state Senate, but she’s still leading the agency.

1 month ago

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has to pick a new ‘partner-in-government’ in less than a month

Murphy is looking for someone with a record, but is keeping diversity in the forefront.

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