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Elizabeth Warren and ‘the People’s Electric Law School.’ How Rutgers and Penn shaped a 2020 contender

Elizabeth Warren was a ‘political conservative.’ Then she went to Rutgers and taught at Penn.

Before Elizabeth Warren became a Democrat, the young mother entered a liberal cauldron at Rutgers Law School, where students strived for big, systemic change. How Rutgers and later Penn Law shaped the presidential contender.

Guardian charged with murder in death of 4-year-old girl after falsely telling police the child fell from a window, DA says

by Mensah M. Dean

“This child was killed brutally and was abused for an extensive period of time," District Attorney Larry Krasner said.

Guardian charged with murder in death of 4-year-old girl after falsely telling police the child fell from a window, DA says

by Mensah M. Dean

“This child was killed brutally and was abused for an extensive period of time," District Attorney Larry Krasner said.

EPA finalizes $72M cleanup plan for S. Jersey Superfund site. Sierra Club calls it a ‘Band-Aid.’

by Frank Kummer

Contaminated soil on 10 acres that are part of scrapyard operations will only be required to be covered with asphalt, a move the environmental group calls a "Band-Aid."

EPA finalizes $72M cleanup plan for S. Jersey Superfund site. Sierra Club calls it a ‘Band-Aid.’

by Frank Kummer

Contaminated soil on 10 acres that are part of scrapyard operations will only be required to be covered with asphalt, a move the environmental group calls a "Band-Aid."

Pennsylvania’s new Republican attorney general candidate once bashed Trump and praised his critics

by Andrew Seidman

Heather Heidelbaugh was endorsed by high-profile Pennsylvania Republicans in her race for state Attorney General, but her tweets praising some of President Donald Trump's fiercest critics could present a problem in a GOP primary.

Pennsylvania’s new Republican attorney general candidate once bashed Trump and praised his critics

by Andrew Seidman

FBI eyes how Pennsylvania approved Mariner East pipeline

by Marc Levy, Associated Press

The FBI is investigating how Gov. Tom Wolf's administration came to issue permits for construction on a multibillion-dollar pipeline to carry natural gas liquids across Pennsylvania.

Alumni group seeks dialogue and healing after discipline controversy at South Jersey Catholic school

by Susan Snyder

The issue arose last week when a Twitter post circulated saying the school had given students a slap on the wrist for what it said amounted to a rape threat.

Pa. regulators identify source of drinking water contamination in Bucks neighborhood

by Justine McDaniel and Laura McCrystal

Three years after discovering PFAS water contamination around Sellersville, the state may have an answer for residents about who caused it.

PATCO’s Franklin Square Station awarded $12.6M federal grant toward reopening

by Patricia Madej

The PATCO station was the only project in the Philadelphia area to benefit from a $900 million national infrastructure investment from the Trump administration.

Ex-Drexel student charged with hiding past training with anti-American rebels in Yemen

by Jeremy Roebuck

Drexel officials alerted the FBI in May 2016, after discovering a photo Gaafar al-Wazer they say posted on his Facebook page depicting him outfitted in military fatigues and holding an AK-47 type rifle under the caption: “He hates all Americans, death to all Americans, especially Jews.”

In Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal, officer’s widow seeks to remove Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s Office from case

by Julie Shaw

Attorneys for the widow of a slain police officer have asked the state Supreme Court to disqualify District Attorney Larry Krasner’s Office from further participation in convicted killer Mumia Abu-Jamal's appeals.

Congresswoman representing Glen Mills introduces juvenile abuse bill

by Lisa Gartner

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat from Delaware County, said she was inspired to propose protections for juveniles in residential facilities after reading an Inquirer investigation into abuse at the Glen Mills Schools.

Montco native held three years by the Taliban to be released in prisoner exchange

by Allison Steele

Kevin C. King, originally from Norristown, has been a Taliban hostage since August 2016. His release will also involve the release of three senior Taliban members.

Feeling suicidal, she turned to her college. But it had just cut campus mental health services.

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Elizabeth Warren was a ‘political conservative.’ Then she went to Rutgers and taught at Penn.

Guardian charged with murder in death of 4-year-old girl after falsely telling police the child fell from a window, DA says

Guardian charged with murder in death of 4-year-old girl after falsely telling police the child fell from a window, DA says

EPA finalizes $72M cleanup plan for S. Jersey Superfund site. Sierra Club calls it a ‘Band-Aid.’

EPA finalizes $72M cleanup plan for S. Jersey Superfund site. Sierra Club calls it a ‘Band-Aid.’

Pennsylvania’s new Republican attorney general candidate once bashed Trump and praised his critics

Pennsylvania’s new Republican attorney general candidate once bashed Trump and praised his critics

FBI eyes how Pennsylvania approved Mariner East pipeline

Alumni group seeks dialogue and healing after discipline controversy at South Jersey Catholic school

Pa. regulators identify source of drinking water contamination in Bucks neighborhood

PATCO’s Franklin Square Station awarded $12.6M federal grant toward reopening

Ex-Drexel student charged with hiding past training with anti-American rebels in Yemen

In Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal, officer’s widow seeks to remove Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s Office from case

Congresswoman representing Glen Mills introduces juvenile abuse bill

Montco native held three years by the Taliban to be released in prisoner exchange

Feeling suicidal, she turned to her college. But it had just cut campus mental health services.

How does a forecasted snowstorm fizzle out? Blame the computers.

N.J. lawmakers’ lame duck session could see action on recreational pot, tax incentives, and plastic bag ban

Everything is at stake for ‘Dreamers’ as Supreme Court takes up DACA

Delaware County prison chief to retire after Inquirer investigation into allegations of racism

N.J. woman suing club, club suing waiter over ruined purse

New Jersey teacher sentenced to 17 years for hiding camera in boy’s restroom to make child pornography

In Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal, officer’s widow seeks to remove Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s Office from case

Sean Kratz does not take the stand, defense rests at Bucks murder trial

NRA turmoil creates rift among some big donors

West Point cadet found dead on campus after massive four-day search

Strikes on Jihad leaders spark worst Israeli-Gaza violence in years

Justices allow Sandy Hook families to pursue lawsuit against gunmaker Remington