
Government
Evacuations underway in Mariupol; Pelosi visits Ukraine
The United Nations confirms that an operation to evacuate people from a steel plant in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol is underway.
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Late Del. Gov. du Pont remembered for bipartisanship, humor
Friday’s memorial service at a Wilmington theater had been delayed due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
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PGW has requested changes to public participation in budgetary processes calling them “overburdensome” and “inefficient.”
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An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns
The AP identified several concerns about the technology, including questions about its reliability and its potential to harden racial disparities in the child welfare system.
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Should City Council have say over who’s on the Zoning Board of Adjustment? And should it be larger, with specific types of people on it?
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Philly housing program pairs first-time buyers with 1,000 affordable homes
The “Turn the Key” program will offer homes to income-eligible residents on a rolling basis. Construction is slated to start soon.
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Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia
The new proposal would be more than twice as large as the initial $13.6 billion package of defense and economic aid for Ukraine and Western allies.
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Federal judge halts preparations for end of U.S. asylum limit
A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as Biden's administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted.
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Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware
The Biden administration announced additional offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
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CeaseFirePA, supporters ask lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’
The group sought support for Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 980, which would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms.
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Biden appoints Philly’s Dr. Ala Stanford to lead regional Health and Human Services office
Stanford will take charge of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Region 3, covering Delaware, D.C, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not ‘close contact’
The White House said Tuesday that Harris tested positive on both rapid and a PCR tests, and said she “has exhibited no symptoms.”
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Two Philly men among 75 to have sentences commuted by Biden
The president commuted sentences for 75 people for nonviolent, drug-related convictions, including two Philadelphia men: David Lee and Gregory Jones.
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Study at issue in Pa. school funding case revised to show low-income students get less
Researchers acknowledged Monday that an analysis used by Pa. officials to argue that the state’s funding system doesn’t shortchange low-income students was flawed.
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Norcross’ plan to go after big oil to lower gas prices and why it might not work
Norcross wants to suspend the federal gas tax while going after big oil profits to discourage price gouging. But there’s no gouging happening, said one analyst.
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