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Tropical Storm Isaias damaged hundreds of homes in Philly. In low-lying Eastwick, residents are still recovering.
4 years ago
Listen 4:45GOP wins slim U.S. House majority, complicating ambitious agenda
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House.
4 years ago
Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle
Twelve Republicans voted with all Democrats to move forward on the legislation, meaning a final vote could come as soon as this week, or later this month.
4 years ago
Democratic challenger Cerrato takes 37-vote lead over incumbent state Rep. Stephens
If Cerrato wins, Democrats will win control of the state House of Representatives.
4 years ago
Pa. House impeaches Philly DA Krasner over policies
The vote sets the stage for what would be the first Pennsylvania Senate impeachment trial in nearly three decades.
4 years ago
Philly police may replace some officers with civilians, arbitration panel rules
A ruling upheld a change to the city charter to create public safety officers who do more routine police jobs to let cops focus on crime fighting.
4 years ago
Donald Trump, who tried to overturn Biden’s legitimate election, launches 2024 bid
Donald Trump is officially running again, trying to avenge his loss to Joe Biden, even as Trump still refuses to admit he lost.
4 years ago
Texas confirms bus of asylum-seekers coming to Philly: What we know
Local officials and community organizations are ready to welcome the newcomers.
4 years ago
Wilmington mourns death of City Councilmember Linda Gray
Wilmington City Councilmember Lisa Gray died unexpectedly Monday, after being diagnosed with pneumonia last week.
4 years ago
Shapiro to take office with mandate from Pennsylvania voters
The state’s two-term attorney general will take the reins in a state riven by bitter partisanship over voting laws and management of the pandemic by his predecessor.
4 years ago
After 237% increase in bear-related incidents, N.J. council approves bear hunt
A regulated bear hunt would be a stark policy change for Gov. Phil Murphy, who ended the practice after taking office in 2018.
4 years ago
2 people hanged themselves in Yeadon police custody in 4 months. Community members want answers
Yeadon officials have asked the Delaware County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the incidents.
4 years ago
Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems
Hobbs, Arizona’s secretary of state, rose to prominence as a staunch defender of elections and warned that her Republican rival, former television news anchor Kari Lake.
4 years ago
Delaware warns of rising flu cases in COVID-style health briefing
The state has launched an online tracker to provide details about the spread of the flu.
4 years ago
Appeals court ruling keeps Biden student debt plan on hold
The ruling by the three-judge panel from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis came days after a federal judge in Texas blocked the program.
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