Government
Race to watch: Pa. state Rep. Todd Stephens faces off against challenger Melissa Cerrato
Abortion has become a huge issue in the race for 151st District in Montgomery County. Stephens sent Cerrato a cease-and-desist if she doesn’t stop talking about his record.
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This congressional staff became the first in U.S. history to form a union
The Congressional Workers Union announced on Monday via Twitter that the office of Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., won its union election — the first one to do so on the Hill.
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Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.
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Biden’s strategy to end hunger in U.S. includes more benefits
The Biden administration has an ambitious goal for America: ending hunger in the U.S. by 2030.
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Philly mayor bans guns at city recreation facilities
The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.
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Voters could face at least six proposed referendums in spring 2023, including one that could pave the way to banning abortion access.
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Pennsylvania spending $45M to establish 3 new state parks
The parks will be at a nature preserve in Tunkhannock, on Big Elk Creek in the Philadelphia suburbs, and along the Susquehanna River near Wrightsville.
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Pa. election 2022: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8
With the 2022 Pennsylvania election less than two months away, the state is recruiting people to set up polling places, assist voters, and more on Election Day.
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Lawmakers honor former N.J. Gov. and U.S. Rep. James Florio
Gov. Jim Florio passed away Sunday of heart failure. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle honor the eight-term congressman.
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To stop their sewer system sale, Towamencin residents want to change local law
Towamencin residents are trying an innovative approach to stop the sale of their sewer system, and voters have a chance to weigh in.
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Canada struggles to restore power, clear roads after storm
Hundreds of thousands of people in Atlantic Canada remain without power and officials are trying to assess the scope of devastation from former Hurricane Fiona.
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Tropical Storm Ian strengthens as it heads to Cuba, Florida
Tropical Storm Ian is expected to continue gaining strength and become a major hurricane in the coming days on a forecast track toward Florida.
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DeSantis declares emergency as storm expected to hit Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in Florida as Tropical Storm Ian gathers strength over the Caribbean and is expected to bring heavy rains and high winds.
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Arizona judge: State can enforce near-total abortion ban
Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions that has been blocked for nearly 50 years, a judge ruled Friday, meaning clinics statew ...
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Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes bill eliminating ‘unnecessary’ teaching certification
The prerequisite, called edTPA, is unpopular among many teaching candidates, with some calling it cumbersome and redundant.
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