Government & Politics
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Underage Gambler Sneaks Into Parx Casino, Hits Bad Luck with Parking-Lot Fireworks Spree Afterward
An 18-year-old wanna-be gambler illegally entered Parx Casino and later retreated to the parking lot for a firecracker-accompanied joyride. The lapse that allowed his entry proved costly for the Bensalem entertainment destination, reports Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last month, the underage male snuck into Parx when security guards were attending to guests’ COVID-19…
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Despite No Formal Announcement (Yet), Abington’s Josh Shapiro Is Presumptive Democratic Nomination for Governor
Abington’s Josh Shapiro has managed to achieve something that is virtually unprecedented in modern Pennsylvania Democratic politics, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has practically secured the Democratic nomination for governor without a serious challenge — despite yet having announced his run. Despite the uniqueness of the situation, however, his clinching of the…
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‘Phillies Porch Pirate’ Prowls Bensalem, Pinching Packaged Property
The so-called Phillies porch pirate, a thief trolling Bensalem neighborhoods, has been captured on video by various front door security cams. Kayla Thomas unwrapped the details for 94.5 WPST. Ring.com footage of a Baxter Avenue home shows him in action. In the video, the man casually walks up to a stoop, stacks four delivered boxes…
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Two Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania
In a move uncharacteristic to today’s divisive political landscape, two Pennsylvania lawmakers from opposite parties have joined forces to launch a bipartisan effort to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, writes Jan Murphy for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Senator Mike Regan, a Republican, and Representative Amen Brown, a Democrat, said their teaming up on this…
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Current Pennsylvania Governor Candidates Show Red Hats in the Ring Outnumbering Blue Ones
As Governor Tom Wolf nears his term limit, numerous Pennsylvania governor candidates are eager for his seat — at least on the Republican side, writes Katie Meyer for WHYY. Seven Republican candidates are currently vying for the position in the primaries. On the other side of the aisle, one Democratic thus far has decided to…
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Mail Carrier Al Campanile Gets Beautiful Send-Off From Appreciative Residents
Al Campanile is retiring as a mail carrier after 37 years and the Lansdowne community he serves wants to know how much it appreciates him, writes Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a time of post office upheaval, Campanile is described by people on his 10-year route as “professional,” “consistent” and “kind.” The neighbors…
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Pennsylvania State Senator Robert Rovner, Longtime Feasterville Attorney, Dies at Age 77
Robert Rovner — CEO of the Feasterville law firm of Rovner, Allen, Rovner, Zimmerman, and Nash — succumbed to a form of bone marrow cancer and passed away at age 77. Gary Miles chronicled his high-profile life for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rovner, a Temple grad, was called a Republican “boy wonder” when, at age 27,…
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Following Waves of Real Estate Transactions, Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Navigates Paperwork Tsunami
The volume and pace of Bucks County real estate transactions has buyers and agents hopping. Anecdotal evidence of the sellers’ market is everywhere. But if there’s any doubt about conditions being red-hot, just ask the staff at the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds. A staff report in Bucks Local News contained details. The numbers alone…
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Pennsbury H.S. Grad Robert Costa Co-Authors Book on ‘One of the Most Dangerous Periods in American History’
Washington Post reporter Robert Costa, Pennsbury High School graduate from Lower Makefield Township, collaborated with journalist Bob Woodward on a new book, Peril. It chronicles the transition from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration. The two authors assert that that transfer of power represented “one of the most dangerous periods in American history.” Costa…
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Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvanians to Lose Federal Unemployment Aid Next Week
Federal unemployment aid, with its COVID-19 supplementary support, ends next week. Its exit from the household budgets of hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will have significant effects. NBC10 explained the widespread implications. The cessation of Washington’s financial support includes the extra $300 per week and additional 13 weeks of benefits, as well as benefits for…
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Delaware County Man Concerned for His Family Left Behind in Afghanistan
A Delaware County man is concerned for his family members in Afghanistan who are in hiding and trying to escape, even as the last elements of the U.S. military pulled out, writes Jaclyn Lee and the 6abc digital staff for 6abc.com. “I’m in contact with them, and they’re very scared,” said Sayed Kalimullah Barialai Aqeli.…
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Quakertown Case Manager for Nationalities Service Center Greets Afghans, Echoing Her Own Welcome Here
Afghanistan’s recent violence has driven many of its citizens to the U.S. Some have family here who take them in. Others, with no one, rely on the altruism and welcome of strangers. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff Gammage, with assistance from Oona Goodin-Smith, covered a Nationalities Service Center (NSC) case worker for whom this role resonates.…
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Plymouth Meeting Quakers Seek to Safely Extract Afghan Interpreter, Working for U.S. Military, from Kabul
The Plymouth Meeting Quakers group, who helped build a school for girls in Afghanistan, is trying to find a way to bring home an Afghan interpreter. The group wishes to rescue the man, who risked his life working for the U.S. military, to safety from the horrors of Kabul, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia…
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Doylestown USAF Colonel Gregory Marston (Ret.), Who Served in Afghanistan, Hopes Kabul Unrest ‘Doesn’t Get Really Bad’
Retired USAF Col. Gregory Marston is closely following the current international news from Afghanistan. With the embassy there evacuated, he fears erasure of the inroads U.S. troops made during his tenure there. Jamie Stover gathered his recollections for WFMZ 69 News at the Bucks County Global War on Terrorism Monument. In the years following 9/11,…
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Bucks County Population Data Show We’re Bucking Trends in Pennsylvania Demographics
According to new census data, Bucks County is one of the few counties in Pennsylvania showing a population increase over the past decade. Jonathan Tamari and Jonathan Lai reported the trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From 2010-2020, the commonwealth added 300,000 new Pennsylvanians. Most of these newcomers settled in the southeastern part of the state,…
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If Philadelphia’s Collar Counties Seem a Little Tight, It May Be From A Decade of Increasing Populations
According to the first local and demographic results from the 2020 census, Philadelphia’s collar counties — and the city itself — grew in the 2010-2020 decade. Philadelphia gained around 77,800 residents, and demographics shifted elsewhere, reported Michaelle Bond and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The increase once again brought the population in the city…
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The Lenape Lived in Pennsylvania. Now They Want to Come Home
For thousands of years, the Lenape occupied territory in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, parts of New York and the coast of Delaware, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Today, Pennsylvania has no official Native American tribes. But the Lenape survive. Curtis Zunigha is a member and cultural director of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, one of…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Halts Bucks County Evictions; Requestors for Help Can Stay Put for 60 Days
If you’re behind on your rent and have applied for assistance, there’s no need to pack your bags just yet. The State Supreme Court approved additional time for tenants in arrears to access aid. Charlotte Keith covered the extension on Bucks County evictions for Spotlight PA. Federal eviction protections expired last weekend, with neither President…
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