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Cinnaminson business owner wins court fight to keep her properties
The court ruled the township did not show that her properties posed a risk to the “safety, health, morals, and welfare of the community.”
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Listen 1:15Drexel University added to list of schools under investigation for discrimination
The Department of Education has not released details on any specific incidents being investigated.
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A long budget impasse and partisan standoffs dominated the Pa. legislature in 2023
In 2023, the General Assembly got off to a slow start, weathered a long budget impasse, and saw deep partisan divides. They say 2024 may improve.
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Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under Constitution’s insurrection clause
The decision marked the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
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Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and ‘iconic jurist’ as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
The rancher’s daughter was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and came to wield considerable influence on the nine-member court.
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Krasner attacks new law that allows AG to take over SEPTA cases
The new law allows the state AG to take over investigation and prosecution of crimes committed within SEPTA.
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Councilmember Kendra Brooks, organizers, and workers say the proposal is needed to strengthen enforcement of the city’s existing labor laws.
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Listen 1:22Shorter weeks, longer days? Pennsylvania poised to give schools flexibility on minimum requirements
Supporters argued the current law held schools to rigid schedules that didn’t allow for flexibility to address student needs.
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Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case
The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone.
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Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store
The unanimous verdictcame after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store.
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High Court, in declining to weigh conversion therapy ban, allows law to stand
The court's decision not to hear the case Monday included no reasons, as is standard when it denies a case.
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Former Philly labor leader Johnny Doc found guilty of 70 counts of fraud and embezzlement
After a trial that lasted six weeks, a jury convicted Dougherty of most charges related to funds he stole from the union he once led.
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Prosecutors cite Trump’s history of false election claims as evidence of motive
In a new court filing, prosecutors said Trump had a record of refusing to honor the peaceful transition of power.
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Tammy Murphy’s senate run exposes concerns over New Jersey primary ballots
In a ballot system unique to New Jersey, candidates endorsed by county parties are all placed under a single line — while others are placed in what's known as ballot Siberia.
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The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The justices on Monday seemed by turns reluctant to break up an exhaustively negotiated agreement, but also leery of somehow rewarding the Sacklers.
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