Philadelphia appoints climate officer, sets more aggressive carbon reduction goal

Philadelphia appoints climate officer, sets more aggressive carbon reduction goal

by Frank Kummer
Philadelphia is moving ahead with a plan to achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050, appoint a chief resilience officer that will oversee climate preparedness, and move forward with an already ap
A fired Philly cop who hit a Temple student with his baton during George Floyd protests was cleared of criminal charges

A fired Philly cop who hit a Temple student with his baton during George Floyd protests was cleared of criminal charges

by Chris Palmer and Julie Shaw
A judge ruled that the District Attorney’s Office did not present enough evidence to establish that Joseph Bologna’s use of his baton against a protester amounted to a crime.
A fired Philly cop who hit a Temple student with his baton during George Floyd protests was cleared of criminal charges

A fired Philly cop who hit a Temple student with his baton during George Floyd protests was cleared of criminal charges

A judge ruled that the District Attorney’s Office did not present enough evidence to establish that Joseph Bologna’s use of his baton against a protester amounted to a crime.
A hard drive with ‘vital information’ on SEPTA’s ransomware attack has been missing for months

A hard drive with ‘vital information’ on SEPTA’s ransomware attack has been missing for months

by Patricia Madej
The disappearance of the device from 1234 Market St. is shrouded in mystery.
A hard drive with ‘vital information’ on SEPTA’s ransomware attack has been missing for months

A hard drive with ‘vital information’ on SEPTA’s ransomware attack has been missing for months

The disappearance of the device from 1234 Market St. is shrouded in mystery.
Redistricting will be the definitive political fight of 2021 in Pennsylvania. Here’s how it’ll work.
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Redistricting will be the definitive political fight of 2021 in Pennsylvania. Here’s how it’ll work.

by Marie Albiges of Spotlight PA
The state is set to lose a congressional seat. The representation of millions of people is on the line. And Republicans will have to do what seems impossible — get along with Democrats.
Redistricting will be the definitive political fight of 2021 in Pennsylvania. Here’s how it’ll work.
Spotlight PA

Redistricting will be the definitive political fight of 2021 in Pennsylvania. Here’s how it’ll work.

by Marie Albiges of Spotlight PA
The state is set to lose a congressional seat. The representation of millions of people is on the line. And Republicans will have to do what seems impossible — get along with Democrats.
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Vaccine reserve Trump administration vowed to release doesn’t exist, dashing hopes of expanded access

Vaccine reserve Trump administration vowed to release doesn’t exist, dashing hopes of expanded access

by Isaac Stanley-Becker and Lena H. Sun, The Washington Post
States were anticipating a windfall after federal officials said they would stop holding back second doses. But no stockpile exists.
Philly athletes missing college opportunities as lost seasons keep recruiters away

Philly athletes missing college opportunities as lost seasons keep recruiters away

by Aaron Carter
Coaches fear that young women of color without college prospects will continue facing barriers to employment, and that idle teenage time could lead to even more victims of gun violence.
State capitals are preparing for unrest after far-right threats, and residents are dreading it: ‘I feel like I’ve been held hostage’

State capitals are preparing for unrest after far-right threats, and residents are dreading it: ‘I feel like I’ve been held hostage’

by Anna Orso
Law enforcement in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey are bracing for violence following a rare bulletin put out by the FBI Monday indicating armed demonstrations are planned at all 50 state capitals.
How low-income people are spending their $600 pandemic stimulus payments

How low-income people are spending their $600 pandemic stimulus payments

by Alfred Lubrano
When a person lives in a constant state of need, it’s often difficult to decide which hole to fill, or which fire to put out.
Undaunted by the pandemic, Philadelphia’s second casino is set to finally open its doors

Philadelphia’s second casino is set to open its doors after 16 years, pandemic or no

by Andrew Maykuth
More than 16 years after the state authorized two standalone casinos in Philadelphia, the lavish Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia is set to open this weekend.
This developer has a plan to save the Painted Bride’s mosaic. The neighborhood wants to stop him.
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This developer has a plan to save the Painted Bride’s mosaic. The neighborhood wants to stop him.

by Inga Saffron
The design is much more than just a laudable civic gesture; it's also a terrific work of architecture.
Retired Delco firefighter accused of injuring officers and a Del. man who paraded a Confederate flag are charged in the Capitol riot

Retired Delco firefighter accused of injuring officers and a Del. man who paraded a Confederate flag are charged in the Capitol riot

by Jeremy Roebuck and Vinny Vella
Robert Sanford, a Chester Fire Department veteran, allegedly lobbed a fire extinguisher officers' heads. Kevin Seefried and his son Hunter of Delaware, breached the Capitol building early.
Sharif Street ponders running for the U.S. Senate — and lessons learned from talking about manure
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Sharif Street ponders running for the U.S. Senate — and lessons learned from talking about manure

by Chris Brennan
The state senator from Philly can speak authoritatively about the quality and importance of manure in rural Pennsylvania, where agriculture has long been one of the state’s leading economic drivers.
Philly DA’s Office detective has his gun taken away after saying he’s ‘ready to go to war’ over ‘rigged’ election

Philly DA’s Office detective has his gun taken away after saying he’s ‘ready to go to war’ over ‘rigged’ election

by Mike Newall
A major crimes detective with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has been placed on restricted duty for posting that he’s “ready to go to war” over the false claims of a rigged election.
Swiftly rising coronavirus death toll brings concern amid vaccine hope

Rapidly rising COVID-19 death toll tempers vaccine hopes in Pa. and N.J.

by Justine McDaniel and Allison Steele
Nearly half of all Pa.’s pandemic deaths have occurred since Dec. 1. Both Pa. and N.J. surpassed 18,000 confirmed deaths this week.
Virginia men arrested for gun offenses during Philly vote count face new election-interference charges

Virginia men arrested for gun offenses during Philly vote count face new election-interference charges

by William Bender
Prosecutors charged Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta, who came to Philadelphia voting center with guns and ammo during the counting, with attempting to to interfere with an election.
Two brothers, both named Willie Singletary, are arrested in separate crimes

Two brothers, both named Willie Singletary, are arrested in separate crimes

by Vinny Vella
The men, both named Willie Singletary, were arrested Wednesday.
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey in phase 1B? Here’s what you need to know

Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey in phase 1B? Here’s what you need to know

by Justine McDaniel and Allison Steele
Here's information about who's currently eligible for the vaccine in New Jersey, how to make an appointment or preregister, and more.
The Year in Pictures
Rage against injustice, empty streets, and in some corners — true joy. These are the images that defined Philly in 2020.
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Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops
Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops
by Michael Biesecker, Jake Bleiberg and James LaPorta, Associated Press
Federal watchdogs open probe of response to Capitol riot
by Michael Balsamo and Eric Tucker, Associated Press
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