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Injectable opioid shortages put hospitals on brink of public health crisis
After Pfizer cut back on production, Philly's Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is getting 30 percent less injectable morphine, fentanyl, and Dilaudid than it did a year ago.
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Rebounding from a losing streak, Atlantic City celebrates two new casinos
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the Ocean Resort Casino both hosted festivities Thursday to officially open their doors to gamblers and hotel guests.
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Listen 2:14Pa. gradually laying out structure for legal sports betting
Lawmakers legalized the gambling expansion last year, but it wasn't permitted under federal law until a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month.
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Supreme Court deals blow to government unions
SCOTUS ruled Wednesday that government workers who choose not to join a union cannot be charged for the cost of collective bargaining.
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Two schools of thought on Pa. venture into sports wagering
Penn State University wants a moratorium on college sports betting — while the University of Pittsburgh wants a piece of the action.
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Governor, lawmakers inching toward New Jersey budget deal
Gov. Phil Murphy says all options are on the table — including a state government shutdown if a budget is not enacted by the Saturday deadline.
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After Campbell Soup misses revenue goals, sale rumors swirl
Those white and carnelian red cans of Campbell Soup may be going up for sale — and not just to grocery shoppers.
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Kenney visits Northeast Philly, chats with immigrant entrepreneurs
The mayor's tour was part of an effort to recognize the growing contributions immigrants and their businesses make in that part of Philadelphia.
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Casualty of trade tensions: Harley-Davidson shifting more production overseas
Harley-Davidson says it plans to move production of motorcycles it sells in Europe overseas in response to growing trade friction between the United States and Europe.
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A Latino nonprofit is holding separated kids. Is that care or complicity or both?
Much to its leaders' frustration, Southwest Key became the face of a Trump administration policy.
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Emails raise questions about Interior Secretary Zinke’s link with oil exec
Whether or not this relationship was unethical may hinge on whether Zinke was still involved in the deal after his resignation from the family foundation.
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Rider University plans to sell Westminster Choir College to Chinese firm
Two lawsuits aim to block the $40 million sale of the Princeton school by Rider University.
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With billions at stake, Supreme Court rules states may tax online retailers
States can now collect state sales taxes from online retailers on consumer purchases.
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Disagreement over school funding could stall N.J. budget
New Jersey legislative leaders plan Thursday vote on budget plan that may not pass muster with governor.
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New Jersey accuses scrap dealers of complicity with drug users stealing recyclable metals
A state watchdog agency in New Jersey said corrupt pawn shops, secondhand goods stores, and scrap yards are taking advantage of the opioid epidemic to maximize their profits.
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