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Some Sanders supporters drift to Clinton, others plan DNC protests
With Bernie Sanders saying he’ll vote for presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the general election, but still not dro ...
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High court impasse frustrates immigrant families yearning to ‘come out of the shadows’
Immigrants and their advocates in our region are reacting with with anger and sadness to a tie decision by the Supreme Court, which block ...
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On World Refugee Day, Philadelphia marks achievements and challenges
On World Refugee Day, advocates recognized the more than 65 million people forced to leave their countries under threat of persecution. ...
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Kenney signs Philly tax on drinks into law, but legal challenge looms
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed the city’s new sweetened beverage tax into law. In a ceremony at City Hall Monday m ...
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Work at Wells Fargo Center setting stage for DNC, media, protests
Construction is underway at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia as preparations for the Democratic National Convention ramp up. ...
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Philadelphia passes sweetened drinks tax
It’s official: Philadelphia has passed a sweetened drinks tax. City Council voted 13-to-4 to pass the 1.5 cents-per-ounce ta ...
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UPDATED: Weeks before DNC convention, ACLU questions Philly plans to handle protesters
In a letter to Mayo ...
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Philadelphia, state, federal forces will ensure DNC safety, Kenney assures
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, over the weekend, Philadelphia officials are trying to reassure residents and atten ...
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Philly Council pledges to investigate city finances after surprise amid soda tax vote
As Philadelphia City Council took the first step toward approving a 1.5-cents-per-ounce tax on soda and sugary drinks Wednesday night, on ...
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In final weeks, fight over Philly sugary drinks tax moves from air to the ground
These days, the phones are ringing off the hook in City Council offices at Philadelphia City Hall with residents calling to share their v ...
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Fed chief generally upbeat on economy in visit to Philadelphia
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was in Philadelphia on Monday where, in a speech to the World Affairs Council, she was mostly opt ...
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Toomey faults McGinty for supporting Iran nuclear deal
Nearly a year since the U.S. and five other nations reached a deal with Iran to limit that country’s nuclear weapons program, it ...
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