Democratic victories across the electoral map Tuesday affirmed for climate action advocates that high energy costs are a huge vulnerability for President Donald Trump and his allies–one they plan to …
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Pa. environmentalists urge Gov. Shapiro not to exit climate program in exchange for budget deal
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsA compromise that sacrifices Pennsylvania's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to end the commonwealth's four-month budget stalemate would be shortsighted and harmful, environmental and clean energy advocates say. …
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Rowan University freshman arrested for alleged ties to terrorist plot in Michigan
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsA freshman at Rowan University has been arrested by the FBI for his alleged role in a planned terrorist attack in suburban Detroit on Halloween weekend. Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzal, 19, …
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Downingtown’s Erica Deuso to become Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsDemocrat Erica Deuso easily won Downingtown's mayoral election Tuesday, and is set to become Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor. Deuso, a former political organizer, received 64% of the vote to …
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With SNAP benefits in flux, Philly finds short-term funding solutions but has no long-term answers
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsSince Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits were put on pause nearly a week ago, city and state officials have scrambled to find funding to support local food banks and other …
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Researchers create ‘digital monument’ to site of 2019 South Philly refinery explosion
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsOn June 21, 2019, Claire Sasko was woken up by the shaking walls of her West Philly home, a glaring orange light and pungent fumes coming in from outside — …
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Kada Scott’s family invites public to her funeral ‘to join in celebrating her life’
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsThe memorial service for Kada Scott, the 23-year-old East Mount Airy woman who was kidnapped and killed last month, will be open to the public, the family announced. The funeral …
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Sea Isle City’s Oar House Pub, known for giant decorative lobster, hits market for $7 million
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsThe owner of Sea Isle City's Oar House Pub, the bayside restaurant and music venue adorned with a jumbo lobster, has put the business on the market for $7 million. …
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Marty Small wins second term as Atlantic City mayor despite abuse allegations
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsAtlantic City Mayor Marty Small won reelection Tuesday despite allegations of child abuse against him that are slated to go to trial next month. Small, a Democrat, defeated Republican challenger …
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Philly food banks report long lines, meal shortages and a spike in donations amid SNAP ‘crisis’
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsAt the Everywhere Project's weekly outreach event at LOVE Park on Wednesday night, director Thomas Frey said about 400 people stood in line to get a hot meal for an …