Christie Signs $34B Budget For New Jersey After Vetoing $1.6B in Spending
No one was surprised that Christie issued line-item vetoes for $1.6 billion in spending and also vetoed tax hikes that Democrats in the legislature had wanted.
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No one was surprised that Christie issued line-item vetoes for $1.6 billion in spending and also vetoed tax hikes that Democrats in the legislature had wanted.
Christie vetoed an income tax increase and corporate business tax. He also conditionally vetoed the Democrats' millionaires' tax, but asked the Legislature to approve an increase in the earned income tax credit, something the Legislature has previously called for.
A suburban Philadelphia T-shirt shop is nixing an appearance by the General Lee from "The Dukes of Hazzard," saying the Confederate battle flag on the car's roof made it too controversial.
Gettysburg says it will no longer sell items that use the battle flag as a stand-alone feature.
Under current law in the Commonwealth, out-of-state retailers have only been allowed to send wine to Liquor Control Board stores for consumers to pick up.
The continued power outages caused by Tuesday's thunderstorms are costing some area businesses a lot of money.
Officials are offering assistance at a number of locations on both sides of the Delaware River, including one in Clayton, Gloucester County.
Rita Schwartz, president of Local 1776 of the Association of Catholic Teachers, says teachers voted last night by a nearly 3-1 margin to accept the new contract.
The 6-3 decision is a relief to a some 300,000 Pennsylvanians who faced losing their coverage if the high court's ruling had gone the other way.
The two-day concert on the Parkway over Labor Day weekend is organized by Beyonce's husband, Jay Z.
For the first time in nearly two decades, the city is selling tax liens on foreclosed properties, but critics of the effort hope it doesn't backfire.
A new report says that wage theft impacts 400,000 Pennsylvania workers a year and costs them at least $19 million.
With tens of thousands of power outages, dozens of major road closures, and other related headaches, Delaware County Council chairman Mario Civera (at lectern in photo) says they reached out to Governor Wolf for assistance.
Competing South Jersey health systems say a political powerbroker is strongarming legislators because he wants Cooper University Hospital, whose board he chairs, to get exclusive control of all emergency medical services in Camden.
The state legislature is watering down the requirements of a 2011 law designed to attract developers willing to build new, smaller and less costly casinos with as few as 200 hotel rooms.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Weather in the Philadelphia area will be dry and seasonable Thursday and Friday.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
Earlier in the season, Max Kepler's future with the Philadelphia Phillies was in doubt. But since the trade deadline, a switch has been flipped.
A fire devastated St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield Township nearly a year ago. Help in the multi-million dollar reconstruction brought the community together.
Loved ones gathered in North Philadelphia to honor Sgt. Jaime Roman, who died from a gunshot wound he sustained on the job.
Three Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant locations have closed in the Philly area as part of a "changing business landscape."
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
An American Airlines flight departing PHL landed back at the airport after striking multiple birds.
The former Chelsea Beach Bar in Atlantic City is moving to a new location next summer after years of a feud with a nearby condo complex.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Trenton makes, now the hockey world takes! New Jersey's capital city is becoming a hockey town once again.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Since January, Richard Cornish has been operating a mobile bedside salon, Restore Salon Services, for patients undergoing long-term treatment and hospital stays at Penn Medicine.
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists next week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Earlier in the season, Max Kepler's future with the Philadelphia Phillies was in doubt. But since the trade deadline, a switch has been flipped.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury before Week 2's Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs.
Steve Donahue was named the 16th men's basketball coach at Saint Joseph's University after Billy Lange stepped down to take a job with the Knicks.
Months after getting a double lung transplant, Kevin Christ, who couldn't take a breath without help for most of his life, threw out the first pitch at the Phillies game.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
"Saquon," a feature-length documentary five years in the making produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Oct. 9, 2025.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The curfew was first enacted in Kensington in March 2024 after council members and local leaders said it was needed to curb violent crime.
The Philadelphia area can expect warm and sunny weather Thursday and a nice weekend. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Authorities said a boy opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at a high school near Denver, Colorado, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself.
College students in Philadelphia reacted to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who co-founded Turning Point USA and helped rally young people in support of President Trump.
The governor of Delaware has just taken action to broaden access to COVID shots in the First State. This follows the New Jersey Health Department, which lifted all restrictions on the vaccine. Pennsylvania made its move last week. All three states are now bucking the FDA recommendation that only people in high-risk groups can get the vaccine. Stephanie Stahl reports.