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Cerron Cade headshot
Crime
Delaware
Government Accountability

Delaware budget director accused of serial shoplifting. Gov. Carney’s ‘trusted adviser’ arrested for alleged Home Depot thefts

Cerron Cade, whose salary is $164,000 a year, is charged with shoplifting on six occasions. The total value of the alleged thefts was $394.

2 years ago

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A possible drone sighting in the sky
New Jersey
Technology

U.S. agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Chuck Schumer says

After weeks of bewilderment about the drones buzzing over New Jersey and New York, U.S. Sen. Schumer is urging the federal government to identify and stop the airborne pests.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at the statehouse
Government
New Jersey
Public Spaces
Technology

Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings

This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter, with lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy demanding answers.

2 years ago

FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009, file photo, Michael Conahan, center, a former Pennsylvania judge involved in a scheme to send youths to a for-profit jail in exchange for kickbacks, leaves the federal courthouse in Scranton, Pa. (AP Photo/David Kidwell, File)
Crime
Criminal Justice
Kids
National
Pennsylvania

Biden’s commutation in ‘kids for cash’ scandal angers some Pennsylvania families

What became known as the “kids for cash” scandal is considered one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S. history.

2 years ago

Phil Murphy
Government
New Jersey
Public Spaces
Technology

New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings

Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat.

2 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Government
National
Politics

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg

She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

2 years ago

Madinah Wilson-Anton speaking at a podium
Delaware
Government
International

‘Baby Jesus is under rubble’: Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton doesn’t sugarcoat her views

The only Muslim to ever serve in the General Assembly never hesitates to take an unpopular stand, and even upstaged the vice president.

2 years ago

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Sen. Tom Carper
Delaware

Delaware Sen. Tom Carper exits the political stage after nearly 50 years in public life

Delaware’s U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has served in public office since 1977 as treasurer, governor, congressman and senator. He leaves office in January.

2 years ago

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Paper packaging materials
Environment
New Jersey
Preservation

New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes

A bill to be discussed Thursday in the New Jersey Legislature would require all such materials used in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2034.

2 years ago

The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
Taxes

Delaware County Council greenlights 23% property tax hike

The average household will see an annual increase of $185 on their tax bill.

2 years ago

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Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Business
Pennsylvania

Chester’s stormwater chief has retired. His exit comes as agency faces scrutiny from state-appointed receiver

This marks the second time in three months a city authority leader has retired from their position.

2 years ago

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FILE - FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, March 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Criminal Justice
Government
National
Politics

FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January

The announcement Wednesday comes a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position.

2 years ago

Dozens rally at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents.
Government Accountability
Immigration
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Dozens rally, call for Mayor Cherelle Parker to reaffirm Philly’s sanctuary city protections

In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy
Books
New Jersey
Politics

A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries

A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.

2 years ago

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Donald Trump stands
Economy
National
Politics

Trump says he can’t guarantee tariffs won’t raise prices and won’t rule out revenge prosecutions

The president-elect made the comments in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on immigration, abortion and foreign policy.

2 years ago

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