Comedian Jimmy Kimmel marked his return to late-night television Tuesday with a nearly 30-minute monologue on free speech that addressed the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the conduct of …
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Politics & Government
Pa. lawmakers consider heat protections for workers as temperatures climb
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsWith summer nearly here and hot weather ahead, Pennsylvanians working outdoors or in high-temperature settings will be at an increased risk for heat-related illnesses, injuries and even death. With those …
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Politics & Government
Sherrill and Ciattarelli both want changes New Jersey’s cashless bail system
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsNew Jersey was hailed as a model for criminal justice reform nationally when state lawmakers eliminated cash bail more than a decade ago. Supporters of the move cheered that poor …
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Politics & Government
City Council urges state to let voters rank candidates instead of picking just one
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsPhiladelphia City Council is calling on the Pennsylvania House to pass a bill to allow an electoral method which lets voters rank the candidates in order of preference instead of …
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School board approves plan to close 17 schools despite strong opposition from City Council and communities
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsThe Board of Education voted to approve the School District of Philadelphia’s 10-year, $3 billion facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools, modernizing 169 buildings and co-locating six others. During …
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City Council to consider expanding SEPTA’s student fare program
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsStudents, parents and teachers will get the chance to share their thoughts on expanding SEPTA’s student fare program after Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution Thursday to hold hearings on …
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Politics & Government
Approval of ‘ICE Out’ legislation shows Philly ‘is not afraid’ to stand up to Trump, council member says
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsImmigration and Customs Enforcement agents will now be limited in what they can do in Philadelphia after City Council approved a seven-bill package with protections for the city's migrant community. …
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After Texas tragedy, Pa. lawmaker introduces bill to require home sellers to disclose past flood events
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsGlen Mawr is a tiny community of 130 people and a smattering of homes next to Muncy Creek in Lycoming County. On Monday, a flash flood led to mandatory evacuation …
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Politics & Government
Independent voters in Pa. are pushing for change to an open primary system. How would that impact state politics?
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsIndependent voters are hoping to open up Pennsylvania's closed primary elections, with a group filing a petition to the state Supreme Court this month claiming the system violates the free …
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Politics & Government
Congress members urge judge to reject Trump’s US attorney pick for New Jersey
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsA bipartisan group of Congress members has waded into the fight over whether Alina Habba should keep her job as New Jersey's U.S. attorney, arguing that the Trump administration's 'machinations' …