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Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," the Pennsylvania Democrat described his thoughts at that time as, “I can’t be a blueprint for my children.
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‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings
City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.
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Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges for Atlantic City in 2024
The most burning issue for Atlantic City in the new year is likely to be whether state lawmakers approve a measure to ban smoking in the nine casinos.
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Maine bars Trump from ballot as U.S. Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there.
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Mayor-elect Parker announces more key appointments, vows to take time to make right decisions
Parker said she’s not filling her positions until she has the right people for the jobs.
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Philadelphia Mayor-elect selects new head of ‘Clean and Green Initiatives’ office
Among her new appointments is a director of the new 'Clean and Green Initiatives.'
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Live WHYY News coverage of Philly Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration
Listen live on WHYY 90.9 FM as Parker is sworn in as the first woman to lead Philadelphia and lays out her plans for the next four years.
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Mexican officials clear border camp as US pressure mounts to limit migrant crossings
Mexican immigration officials are clearing out a migrant camp on the banks of the Rio Grande as U.S. pressure mounts to limit a surge of people reaching the border.
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Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It’s not the first time
Asked during a town hall in Berlin, New Hampshire, what she believed had caused the war, Haley talked about the role of government.
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Gibbstown and Paulsboro will have brothers as mayors next year
John Giovannitti will be sworn in Jan. 2, one day before his newly reelected brother Vince Giovannitti is sworn in to a second term.
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The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln
The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.
Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01The report comes after the settlement of a lawsuit that accused the state of being complicit in the disparities experienced by low-income students and others.
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Listen 1:17Philly fire commissioner tapped to be city’s next managing director
Thiel, who has led the city’s fire department since 2016, says he’s ready to take on the challenge. “As our folks will say in the fire department," he said, “‘We got this.’”
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Listen 1:00New Delaware laws you need to know about for 2024
The new laws cover a wide range of topics including a minimum wage increase, raises for teachers, new gun laws and legalized marijuana.
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Bill to allow some New Jersey 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections
The measure allows 17-year-old voters to participate in June primaries if they turn 18 by the general election.
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