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Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes

The bill would call for a statewide standing order for FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, including emergency contraception.

11 months ago

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11 months ago

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What to know ahead of New Jersey’s 2024 general election

New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

11 months ago

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Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

‘No respect for our intelligence’: Biden, Trump court disaffected Black voters in Philly

President Joe Biden has made it a mission to win back the voters that helped propel him to the presidency in 2020, but Donald Trump is making his own bid for them.

11 months ago

Stefan Roots
Business
Economic Development
Government
Pennsylvania

‘Love,’ ‘boo-boos’ and Main Street: Chester Mayor Stefan Roots unveils plan for bankrupt city’s economic resurrection

Mayor Roots said the city must leverage its position as a college town to re-establish its commercial district.

11 months ago

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Government Accountability
K-12
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

A big education fight stands in the way of a Pa. budget deal

With the budget deadline approaching, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting, and college. But crucially, they’re far from a deal on basic education funding.

12 months ago

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Delaware
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Delaware lawmakers approve fiscal year 2025 budget, tee up last week in session

Lawmakers still have dozens of bills left to vote on, with subjects ranging from abolishing the death penalty to the definition of a firearm.

12 months ago

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres speaks into microphones
Innovation
International
Media
Technology

United Nations launches global principles to combat online hate and lies, demands big tech and media take action

Principles laid out Monday call on tech companies, advertisers and media to refrain from using disinformation and hate speech for any purpose and ensure the ethical use of AI.

12 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu
International
Military

Netanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal

The Israeli prime minister made the comments in an interview with an Israeli TV channel late Sunday. They could represent another setback for mediators trying to end the war.

12 months ago

the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Economy
Government
Law
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Credit card ‘swipe fees’ could decrease under new Pa. bill, but banks hate the idea

Financial institutions say the current system works and that changing it would create “chaos,” while merchants argue the fees are an undue burden on them and their customers.

12 months ago

Terry Sykes is seen speaking in Newtown, Pa.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Biden and allied Republicans are trying to rally GOP women in Philly suburbs away from Trump

The president and his allies are trying to replicate their success with suburban women, who helped the Democrat beat Trump in swing states like Pa. four years ago.

12 months ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

In their own words: Philly’s City Council rookies reflect on their first 6 months

Councilmembers Ahmad, Landau, O’Rourke and Young discuss how their first session in office went, and what they have planned next.

12 months ago

(Left) President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Elections
National

Biden and Trump will debate on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know

President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election on Thursday night in Atlanta.

12 months ago

Trump addressing the crowd at his rally
Elections
Philadelphia
Protests

Trump focuses on immigration, crime in first-ever rally in Philadelphia

Trump was met with protests ahead of the speech. Inside the Liacouras Center, thousands of supporters cheered him on.

12 months ago

Protester dressed as Trump in a prison uniform
Elections
Philadelphia
Protests

Philly Dems plan ‘UNwelcome party’ ahead of Trump’s visit to Temple

Rep. Brendan Boyle says they will remind people of how bad Trump's record was during his term in the Oval Office.

12 months ago

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