Government
John Fetterman wants to ‘pay it forward’ by speaking openly about his depression
The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February.
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‘Moving the needle’: Lower Merion restricts gun sales in township
Firearms businesses can no longer open in homes and near schools. Lower Merion’s ordinance limits gun sales to four commercial areas in the township.
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White House drug czar eyes Philly’s response to emerging xylazine threat
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has been appearing in an increasing number of street drug samples and opioid overdose deaths in Philadelphia and across the U.S.
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Chester County changes color of mail and absentee ballot envelopes to clarify process
Mail and absentee voting material will now be color-coded. Instead of all-white envelopes, Chester County voters can expect a splash of color.
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Philly’s fire department is busy, and looking to hire
The department is at about 84% of its budgeted force and is pushing people through the academy but still is coming up short.
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Biden signs executive order to improve access to child care
White House Domestic Policy Council director Susan Rice says the order shows Biden isn’t waiting on Congress to act.
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Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence
A curious toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the White House.
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Sen. John Fetterman plans to return to Senate today following hospitalization
The 53-year-old Democrat was treated for six weeks and has previously said that healthcare "changed his life."
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Delaware launches a new program to boost middle schoolers' careers awareness and exploration, as well as their high and postsecondary school readiness.
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Biden taps Lady Gaga to co-chair an arts advisory committee that dissolved under Trump
The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities will advise the president on cultural policy.
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In private, Shapiro’s working group on climate change meets
The group tasked by Gov. Josh Shapiro with developing a state-level plan to fight climate change has started meeting.
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The Democrats said the task force would tackle wage theft and worker misclassification.
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Biden moves to expand DACA recipients’ access to government-funded health insurance
HHS will propose an amended definition of "lawful presence" to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the White House said.
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Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis supports it
The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place.
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Philadelphia to do independent study on impact of potential Sixers arena
The 76ers’ proposal to build a facility at the Fashion District has been controversial. Mayor Jim Kenney says more information is needed to make a decision.
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