New Jersey and a dozen other states have sued the federal government for terminating billions of dollars in funding for energy affordability programs. The attorneys general argue that the Trump …
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President’s House slavery exhibits restored after judge imposes deadline
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe National Parks Service began restoring the President's House slavery exhibits at Independence National Historical Park late Thursday morning, one day after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration do …
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Diocese of Camden reaches $180 million settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThe Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180 million settlement that would resolve lawsuits covering more than 300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in South Jersey, Bishop Joseph Williams …
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SEPTA to scrap mobile Key Tix option for single fares in March
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsSEPTA will discontinue a mobile ticketing option which has declined in use since buses and trains adopted contactless pay. The transit authority said it will stop selling Key Tix on …
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Trump administration to appeal ruling to restore President’s House slavery exhibit
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsThe Trump administration plans to appeal the court decision to restore the President's House exhibit that acknowledges the nine slaves George Washington brought to Philadelphia during his presidency. The National …
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Parker vows, ‘We will not allow anyone to erase our history,’ following President’s House lawsuit ruling
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsMayor Cherelle Parker reacted to the city's recent legal win against the federal government in a video Tuesday, issuing a rare, albeit indirect, critique of the Trump administration. In a …
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Allegiant expands at Atlantic City airport by offering new flights to Myrtle Beach
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsAllegiant Travel Company will offer a new route between Atlantic City International Airport and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the coming months. Nonstop flights will be available on Thursdays, Saturdays …
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N.J. attorney general drops racketeering case against George Norcross, 5 others
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsThe New Jersey Attorney General's Office is dropping its racketeering case against Democratic powerbroker and insurance executive George E. Norcross III, ending its yearslong effort to prosecute alleged corruption on …
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Penn officials, graduate student workers reach tentative deal after nearly 2 years of negotiations
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsGraduate student workers at the University of Pennsylvania and representatives from the school have reached a tentative contract agreement to avert a possible strike. The two-year deal was struck early …
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Three-year ban on unlicensed dog breeding in the city approved by council
by myphillyconnection 27 viewsIn three months, the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia will start enforcing a newly approved three-year ban on unregulated dog breeding in the city. The legislation, which City …