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On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.

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On the record: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer sounds off on court reform, port modernization and Trump

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Delaware Gov. Meyer wins fight with Senate Democrats over right to send own nominees for port board

The legal fight centered around whether Delaware lawmakers could ignore a governor’s request to withdraw nominations not yet Senate confirmed.

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Shapiro visits Temple Health to promote budget proposals to tackle nurse shortage

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New Jersey lawmaker wants to keep warehouses away from historical sites

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Montco commissioners honor SPS fire first responders

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