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Politics

Vaping liquid in a variety of flavors are available. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

Delaware’s new tax on vaping products takes effect Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, Delawareans will pay five cents per fluid milliliter of e-juice — the often flavored liquid containing nicotine used to produce the vapor in e-cigarettes.

8 years ago

Protesters are shown gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the Women's March in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan 21, 2017. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Community

A year later, Women’s March organizers see need for ongoing protest

Millions rallied worldwide for women's rights during last year's Women's March. Organizers in Philly expect even bigger crowds this year.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, December 28, 2017

Area non-profit organizations anticipate the effects the GOP tax bill will have on charitable giving.  An event at the National Constitu ...

Air Date: December 28, 2017

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Like several of his GOP colleagues in Congress, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks, is trying to maintain some distance from President Donald Trump. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Education

Bipartisan alternative education bill has Philly-region sponsors

The U.S. House GOP is moving forward with a highly partisan proposal that would revamp federal student loan programs. Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick opposes the plan.

8 years ago

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Birth control pills (Warakorn/Bigstock)
Health

New Jersey requires six-month refills of birth control

The bill's sponsors reasoned that having a half-year’s worth of birth control on hand isn’t just about convenience: it’s about staying consistent.

8 years ago

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NPR
Lifestyle

From ‘covfefe’ to slamming CNN: Trump’s year in tweets

"My use of social media is not Presidential - it's MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL," Trump's account tweeted on July 1.

8 years ago

House Minority Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny, says he wishes he could divulge specifics of the claims that resulted in the House Democrats paying out $500,000 in the last decade to settle staff disputes.
Politics & Policy

Calls for change mount after harassment allegations against Pa. lawmakers

In the last decade House Democrats have spent more than half a million dollars to settle staff disputes.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The fate of the Mueller investigation; Putin’s motivation

With some observers predicting that the President will fire Special Prosecutor Mueller despite official denials from the White House, we ...

8 years ago

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Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Doogie Horner / Mueller’s investigation and Putin’s motivation

Guests: Doogie Horner, Julia Ioffe, David Corn Today we’ll meet comedian and Philadelphia-native ...

Air Date: December 22, 2017

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NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, December 21, 2017

After nearly 20 years, Congressman Bob Brady might finally have competition for re-election. In New Jersey, why is it easy for teachers ...

Air Date: December 21, 2017

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In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, protesters face off with police in downtown Washington. A jury has acquitted six people on multiple charges of rioting and destruction of property connected to violent protests during President Donald trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. (Mark Tenally/AP, file)
Courts & Law

Jury acquits all 6 defendants in first inauguration trial

The case could have major implications for the government's strategy for prosecuting more than 150 others charged for their actions that day.

8 years ago

Anti-drug toolkit  (Courtesy City of Philadelphia)
Community

Philly adds blue light bulbs in effort to contain opioid crisis

The blue light can make it difficult to see veins, a city official said, and discourage shooting up.

8 years ago

Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Smart Talk: Pennsylvania’s redistricting trials

Keystone Crossroads reporters Emily Previti and Lindsay Lazarski have been covering the re-districting cases at both the state and federal levels.

8 years ago

Hope Creek nuclear generating station in Salem County.
Money

Nuclear power bailout plan could mean higher costs for New Jersey residents

Senate President Steve Sweeney said the bill creates a review process for the state Board of Public Utilities to determine if a nuclear plant needs a subsidy.

8 years ago

A student raises his hand at Isaac Sheppard School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Keystone Crossroads
Education

New raft of data sets stage for debate over school property tax elimination in Pa.

These new reports — heavy with charts and computations — will likely inform arguments made for and against property tax abolition.

8 years ago

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