Cannabis, tax breaks, lead in water are on lame-duck agenda in NJ
New Jersey’s top lawmakers say they plan votes on getting a marijuana legalization referendum on the ballot, as well as bills to authorize expired business tax breaks and deal with lead in the water.
New Jersey’s top lawmakers say they plan votes on getting a marijuana legalization referendum on the ballot, as well as bills to authorize expired business tax breaks and deal with lead in the water.
Pa. to fund research into fracking health dangers
Gov. Tom Wolf says his administration will spend $3 million on studies to explore the potential health effects of the natural gas industry.
Gov. Tom Wolf says his administration will spend $3 million on studies to explore the potential health effects of the natural gas industry.
President Trump hears opposing viewpoints in debate over youth vaping
President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two months ago that he would ban most flavored e-cigarettes but later backtracking.
President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two months ago that he would ban most flavored e-cigarettes but later backtracking.
Gov. Wolf intends to sign bill giving Pennsylvanians more time on sex abuse charges, suits
Wolf’s office said he intends to sign the bills and a third measure that increases and clarifies penalties for mandated reporters who do not report suspected child abuse.
Wolf’s office said he intends to sign the bills and a third measure that increases and clarifies penalties for mandated reporters who do not report suspected child abuse.
Adopt a Highway sign shows love for President Trump in Fairfax County
You would hardly call this Trump country. In fact, in Fairfax County in 2016 President Trump collected just over 28 percent of the vote.
You would hardly call this Trump country. In fact, in Fairfax County in 2016 President Trump collected just over 28 percent of the vote.
Simmons hits 1st career NBA 3-pointer in 76ers’ victory
Ben Simmons hit the first 3-pointer of his career.
Ben Simmons hit the first 3-pointer of his career.
Michelle Obama nominated for a Grammy for best-seller 'Becoming'
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's “Becoming” is nominated for best-spoken word album - a category Barack Obama won twice.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's “Becoming” is nominated for best-spoken word album - a category Barack Obama won twice.
Gritty visits cancer patients at CHOP
Gritty stopped by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to visit with cancer patients.
Gritty stopped by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to visit with cancer patients.
Teen shot in head at Santa Fe HS signs to play baseball at University of Houston
Rome Shubert was one of 13 people that were injured in the shooting that killed 10 people. The athlete was shot in the back of the head. Now, Rome has announced that he will be signing to UH's baseball team.
Rome Shubert was one of 13 people that were injured in the shooting that killed 10 people. The athlete was shot in the back of the head. Now, Rome has announced that he will be signing to UH's baseball team.
Pa. lawmakers seek control over carbon cap, price
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to assert control over part of Gov. Tom Wolf's effort to fight climate change in the nation's fourth-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to assert control over part of Gov. Tom Wolf's effort to fight climate change in the nation's fourth-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases.
Jussie Smollett files counterclaim against Chicago, alleging malicious prosecution
Smollett's attorneys filed a response Tuesday to Chicago's lawsuit in federal court.
Smollett's attorneys filed a response Tuesday to Chicago's lawsuit in federal court.
$9.50 minimum wage bill advances in Pa. Legislature
A compromise package to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage for the first time since 2009 began advancing in the Legislature on Monday, up against a deadline for Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf to relent on his effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to thousands of workers.
A compromise package to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage for the first time since 2009 began advancing in the Legislature on Monday, up against a deadline for Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf to relent on his effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to thousands of workers.
Bill on handling of fetal remains passes Pa. House
A proposal to require the burial or cremation of fetal remains that end up in possession of a health care facility passed a divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday after an impassioned debate.
A proposal to require the burial or cremation of fetal remains that end up in possession of a health care facility passed a divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday after an impassioned debate.
Julian Edelman's TD pass leads Patriots over Eagles 17-10
Julian Edelman threw a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass to Phillip Dorsett and the New England Patriots rallied for a 17-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Julian Edelman threw a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass to Phillip Dorsett and the New England Patriots rallied for a 17-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Harris, Embiid lead 76ers to 114-95 rout of Cavaliers
Tobias Harris scored 27 points, Joel Embiid had 14 and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-95 on Sunday.
Tobias Harris scored 27 points, Joel Embiid had 14 and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-95 on Sunday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invites Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.
Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left
Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.
Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.
Phillie Phanatic joined by volunteers to plant trees in West Philadelphia
The Phillie Phanatic spent time Saturday planting trees, making West Philadelphia a little greener.
The Phillie Phanatic spent time Saturday planting trees, making West Philadelphia a little greener.
Talks on Pa's minimum wage heat up before deadline
Discussions on raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage are heating up, in part to get Gov. Tom Wolf to abandon an effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to tens of thousands of additional workers.
Discussions on raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage are heating up, in part to get Gov. Tom Wolf to abandon an effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to tens of thousands of additional workers.
NJ considers ditching minimum sentences for some crimes
New Jersey will work to overhaul its criminal sentencing guidelines, slashing mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug and some other crimes.
New Jersey will work to overhaul its criminal sentencing guidelines, slashing mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug and some other crimes.