Government
The FDA considers first birth control pill without a prescription
An advisory committee opens a two-day hearing Tuesday.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs
At stake in the Delaware County special election is whether Gov. Shapiro will have at least one chamber to aid his agenda going into the final month of budget negotiations.
3 years ago
Kenney gives ‘non-endorsement’ nod to Parker as he outlines transition plans for next Philly mayor
Kenney said he voted for, but isn’t endorsing Cherelle Parker, as he unveiled plans to help Philly’s next mayor be ready for success.
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Biden and McConnell have a debt limit past. Can they deliver another late-inning save?
On Tuesday, President Biden will commence a round of talks with the top leaders of the two parties in the two chambers of Congress.
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Chester County launches survey to identify areas in need of broadband internet
The county hopes to hand off survey data to internet service providers, looking to expand broadband internet infrastructure in the region with the use of federal funds.
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At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Ga. election probe
The prosecutor investigating possible illegal meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia has agreed to immunity deals with at least eight Republican fake electors.
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Chesco, Delco lawmakers join forces to unveil hospital closure reform
The move comes after a series of closures within the Crozer Health and Tower Health systems.
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Out of 100 N.J. police departments, 5 are following state mandates for police complaints
A new report from the state comptroller is signaling possible widespread issues in departments following mandates from the attorney general.
3 years ago
Listen 1:16Philly bills seek to stem ‘tidal wave’ of expiring affordable housing units
The legislation places new requirements on property owners who operate federally-backed affordable housing units.
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As fentanyl deaths surge, some state lawmakers push back against ‘harm reduction’
The Biden administration is embracing health care efforts, but many state legislatures are resisting the "harm reduction" approach.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate backs bill to narrow Philly commuter tax
It likely faces a chilly reception in the state House of Representatives, where Democrats have a one-seat slim majority.
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Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House
The bill would add constitutional language that state workers have “the fundamental right to organize and bargain collectively” and that no state law can interfere with it.
3 years ago
FTC: Facebook misled parents, failed to guard kids’ privacy
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
3 years ago
The Fed raises interest rates again in what could be its final attack on inflation
It was the tenth rate hike in 14 months, and possibly the last for a while.
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Trouble in Germantown: Potential YWCA developer is struggling to find funding
The historic property has sat vacant for years, frustrating neighbors who want to see it become a neighborhood asset again.
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