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Inside the legislative effort to expel cellphones from Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools

A bill that would ban cellphone use from "bell to bell" was advanced out of committee Tuesday to a full vote before the state Senate.

7 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council has signed off on the first phase of Parker’s big housing plan — but not the version she wanted

The mayor strongly opposed prioritizing the city's lowest-income households. Now, the H.O.M.E. initiative is set to add millions for repairs and preservation efforts.

8 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Chester County certifies election results in tense meeting amid poll book controversy

Apologies were met with frustration from angry residents, who called for resignations from the county’s top officials.

8 months ago

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the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Urban Planning

Wonderland Pier hotel? Ocean City Council opens door to large-scale redevelopment

Business leaders warn of more boardwalk store closures should redevelopment efforts stall, but some residents fear losing the site’s family-friendly identity.

8 months ago

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Courts & Law

Former Montco employee sues county, alleges it violated ADA, committed ‘fraud’ and hid ‘financial mismanagement’

Anthony Olivieri alleges the county did not accommodate his disabilities, saying he had complications from anxiety and depression.

8 months ago

The U.S. Capitol Building can be seen against a blue skyline
Politics & Policy

Pa. will help determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 election. Here’s what to know

There are four highly competitive U.S. House races in Pennsylvania, more than any other state. Democrats hope to flip them all.

8 months ago

U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahand, left, and Chris Deluzio, right.
Politics & Policy

FBI investigates 2 Pa. Democratic lawmakers who urged military service members to ignore unlawful orders

The FBI wants to interview six congressmembers who appeared in a social media video, including two from Pennsylvania — U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio.

8 months ago

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Former FBI Director James Comey smiles during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed.

8 months ago

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Courts & Law

Woman who worked for congressman accused of staging politically motivated attack

The 26-year-old woman, who worked for Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew, and a friend had reported she was attacked July 23 at a nature preserve in Egg Harbor Township.

8 months ago

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building
Education

The Education Department is dismantling. Here’s what that means

Since he took office, President Donald Trump has called for the dismantling of the Education Department, saying it has been overrun by liberal thinking.

8 months ago

Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

8 months ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Politics & Policy

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill

Just hours after the House passed the bill, the Senate approved a motion to pass the bill with unanimous consent once the House bill is sent to the Senate.

8 months ago

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Courts & Law

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system

National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settl

8 months ago

A closeup of John Fetterman
Politics & Policy

Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital

The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday.

8 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphians will soon face 10-cent paper bag fee at grocery stores, markets and more

Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

8 months ago

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