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Former New Jersey Gov. Christie kicks off 2024 Republican presidential bid with swipes at Trump
Republican former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has formally launched his presidential campaign.
2 hours ago
N.J. utilities float solar panels on reservoir, powering water treatment plant
Two New Jersey utilities have joined forces on a clean energy project to pump water from a reservoir to 84,000 homes and businesses.
3 hours ago
Philly’s on top of the food world right now with huge James Beard Award wins
Been to Friday Saturday Sunday? It’s been deemed the nation’s best. And Fork’s Ellen Yin finally got her due.
4 hours ago
Here are the major Supreme Court decisions we’re still waiting for this term
The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to issue opinions in 27 cases that it heard this term, and has about four weeks left to release them.
4 hours ago
Why is it so smoky outside? Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in northeastern U.S.
Last week, U.S. officials as far south as Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania reported being impacted by the wildfires.
6 hours ago
Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in student’s backpack
A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.
7 hours ago
U.S. judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care in narrow ruling, says ‘gender identity is real’
Judge Robert Hinkle has temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers.
8 hours ago
Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ singer, dies at 83
One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
8 hours ago
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are under fire risk warning Tuesday
Be careful when discarding cigarette butts, keep vehicles off of dry grass, and consider skipping the campfire.
8 hours ago
Listen 0:58Pa. officials spent $12.6M on private lawyers to fight challenge to state’s education funding
The legal battle, two state officials privately acknowledged, carries one of the highest price tags for outside lawyers in decades.
9 hours ago
Collapse of major dam in southern Ukraine triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame
Both sides in the war are rushing to evacuate residents and blaming each other for the destruction.
10 hours ago
House panel sets hearing to hold FBI director in contempt of Congress
If approved, the full House would vote on the charge.
10 hours ago
PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf litigation
As part of the agreement, all sides are immediately dropping litigation involving LIV Golf.
10 hours ago
Pa. House votes to expand types of criminal records that can be sealed from public
The legislation cleared the House on a 189-14 vote on Monday, and now goes to the Senate.
10 hours ago
Pa. House approves bill to expand property tax, rent subsidy for seniors, disabled
The bill passed 194-9 and goes on to the state Senate.
10 hours ago
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