Government
‘Ted Lasso’ visits White House, promotes mental health care
Biden has called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the “mental health crisis” in the nation as part of a bipartisan “unity agenda.”
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Is Trump actually getting arrested this week? Here’s what we know
Trump claims he'll be arrested Tuesday as part of an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney. Start here for answers on five key questions.
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Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican Congress
The veto blocks a measure that bans the government from considering climate change or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans’ retirement plans.
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Higher water fees and a new ticket tax: Wilmington mayor unveils 2024 budget proposal
Purzycki says the additional revenue he wants City Council to approve is needed for when “the bills come due” in two years.
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Philly State House delegation pushes for more funding, gun regulations from Harrisburg
Their goal is everything from drivers licenses for undocumented people to more funding for crime fighting and schools.
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GOP congressmen: Halt offshore wind, probe whale deaths
Thursday's hearing in Wildwood could be the beginning of an expected campaign by the GOP-controlled House to investigate the Biden administration’s clean energy plans.
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Senate advances a bill to repeal Iraq war authorizations
A bill ending Iraq war authorizations has cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate and is expected to be taken up by the chamber for a final vote next week.
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Philly property owners push City Council to kill sprinkler bill for high-rise buildings
The measure would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings that are above 75 feet.
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More than 100 years after opening, Philly’s Kingsessing Library is getting a $7 million makeover
The library is the first of 12 to receive upgrades with funding from Philly’s soda tax as part of the city’s Rebuild program.
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The Horn & Hardart ‘coffee can of destiny’ is still ruling Philly elections
Drawing numbers from a tin to determine ballot order is one of the city’s decades-old traditions. Not everyone appreciates the idiosyncrasy.
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Bucks County joins national lawsuit against tech, social media giants
Some of the platforms targeted in the lawsuit include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and more.
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Ron Rice, New Jersey’s longest-serving Black lawmaker, dies at 77
Rice was a staunch advocate for social justice. Gov. Phil Murphy announced he will sign an executive order requiring flags to fly at half-staff in Rice’s honor.
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Boathouse Row going dark for eight months for lighting system overhaul
The $2.1 million dollar package is designed to fix lights that have been damaged by animals. The new system will feature state of the art technology.
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Breaking down Shapiro’s plan to eliminate two of Pa.’s cell phone taxes
As part of his first budget proposal, Gov. Shapiro wants to eliminate both the sales and use tax and the gross receipts tax on cell phone services.
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‘Game-changing’ loan fund in Philly celebrates first affordable housing project
Launched two years ago, the Philadelphia Accelerator Fund is designed to help Black and brown developers access capital for affordable housing projects.
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