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Monmouth Beach ban on plastics — most comprehensive in N.J. — off to smooth start
Merchants say there's been a period of adjustment since the ban started June 1, but most customers are taking it in stride.
8 years ago
Listen 5:53A renewed push to give Taney Street a different name
Taney Street is named after Roger B. Taney, fifth chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and author of what is arguably its most infamous decision, Dred Scott v. Sanford.
8 years ago
As secret money surges in elections, the FEC considers a small step for transparency
When it comes to transparency for political money there are three buckets: fully disclosed, partly disclosed and not disclosed at all.
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Transgender rights battle spurs Delaware GOP to seek Constitutional amendment for ‘parental rights’
Gov. John Carney’s attempts to create an anti-bias policy in Delaware schools that would protect all children, especially transgender o ...
8 years ago
Fireworks are (mostly) legal now in the tri-state area. Here’s what you need to know.
Over the last year, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware have all relaxed their consumer fireworks laws.
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‘Old Farts’ group protest results in arrest of six at ICE in Philadelphia
A group of elderly protestors blocked the ICE office in Philadelphia this morning. A half dozen decided to be arrested instead of moving.
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Wolf signs law to seal certain Pa. criminal records
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a bill to wipe clean criminal records for certain low-level offenders if they go a decade without any other convictions.
8 years ago
The Supreme Court: Kennedy’s retirement and recent rulings
Guests: Lisa Tucker, David Rudovsky Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced this week that he would be re ...
Air Date: June 29, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56As federal court mandates migrant family reunification, Pa. lawyer questions process
For children under 5, the court has ordered reunification within 14 days. How to do so remains a mystery, says a Pennsylvania attorney representing 11 of the migrant kids.
8 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, June 25, 2018
A Philadelphia judge has sentenced two brothers to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting a police officer in 2015. Two Cong ...
Air Date: June 25, 2018
Listen 17:01House GOP leaders delay vote on compromise immigration bill
The vote on that bill is now scheduled for Friday morning.
8 years ago
4 more charged with Sandy fraud
New Jersey authorities announced Wednesday criminal charges against four more people for allegedly filing fraudulent federal Superstorm Sandy relief fund applications.
8 years ago
New Jersey water providers may have to document what pipes have lead
A bill advanced by an Assembly committee would require public water systems to submit a list of lead service lines in their distribution system to the DEP.
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Bill would help Delaware suspend teachers who pose ‘clear danger’ to students
A vote is anticipated by the end of the legislative session on June 30.
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Poll: 75% support smoking, vaping ban on N.J. beaches
That number hasn't changed since 2016 when the same question was asked.
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