Government
Philly’s summer jobs program for youth gets makeover, will focus on careers
Career Connected Learning PHL plans to hire 8,000 young people and expand year-round, work-based activities for an additional 2,000, replacing the city’s WorkReady program.
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As Tammy Murphy exits N.J.’s U.S. Senate race, Andy Kim is the Democratic candidate to beat
Two other candidates remain in the race: Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, a labor leader, and Lawrence Hamm, an activist based in Newark.
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Listen 1:21More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.
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Listen 1:15Palestinians describe bodies and ambulances crushed in Israel’s ongoing raid at Gaza’s main hospital
Palestinians who fled an ongoing Israeli raid of Gaza's main hospital have spoken of mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies.
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Poland demands explanation from Russia after a missile enters its airspace during attack on Ukraine
The incident on Sunday prompted the NATO member to activate F-16 fighter jets. It was Russia’s third big missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days.
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
Murphy announced her decision in a video posted to her social media on Sunday. Her decision to drop out likely clears the way for U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary.
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It’s easy to tune out politics. Biden’s campaign is using an app to get around that
The Biden administration and Democrats are testing an app called Reach that supplies a regular stream of pro-Biden content and messages that volunteers can share.
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Shapiro’s alternative to a key climate program comes with one major catch: It needs GOP support
Pennsylvania's governor is seeking GOP buy-in to his proposition for a state-based alternative to a cap-and-trade program aimed at fighting climate change.
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Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further
On Friday, the Education Department announced an error in its calculations for federal student aid that will result in delays for as many as 200,000 applicants.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers push to find out causes of death for older adults in abuse or neglect cases
Shapiro's Department of Aging has balked at the idea raised by Republican lawmakers.
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Philly City Council probes blight-busting law with hopes of change
Since its enactment in 2008, critics say Act 135 has harmed property owners in vulnerable city neighborhoods.
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Pa. Democrats, doctors push preservation of Affordable Care Act in face of Trump’s promise to repeal
Although initially highly partisan, Republicans appear to have largely given up the fight over the 2010 law. However, the presumed party nominee still has it in his sights.
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Listen 1:11Russia and China veto U.S. resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Israel faces mounting pressure from even its closest allies to streamline the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, and come to a cease-fire agreement.
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The Biden administration said federal funding will go toward projects on current or former mine land sites in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Kentucky and West Virginia.
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N.J. has a new affordable housing law, but it will take years for it to make a difference
A new affordable housing law in N.J. abolishes COAH and directs the Dept. of Community Affairs to help make affordable housing a reality.
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