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New law requires Philly tow truck drivers to provide photographic evidence of parking violations

Tow truck law

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Drivers with illegally tinted windows can be fined $100 under new Philly law

Tinted Windows Philly

Government

Philly bans license plate flippers, which allow drivers to evade tolls, parking tickets and police

Cherelle Parker safety

Government

It's about to become a lot easier to cancel gym memberships in New Jersey

New Jersey gym memberships

Government

The weirdest bills and resolutions from the Pennsylvania General Assembly's 2023 legislative session

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Government

Philly's ski mask ban became law last week, but there are questions about its effect — and its constitutionality

City Council ski mask law

Transportation

SEPTA to outfit buses with cameras that detect parking violations

SEPTA AI camera law

Women's Health

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Pregnant Workers Protections

Government

Pa. lawmakers target package theft, could impose tougher penalties

Government

New Jersey considers legalizing psychedelic mushrooms for mental illness treatment

Government

Bike helmets would become mandatory in New Jersey under proposed law

Mandatory helmet law New Jersey

Crime

Repeat DUI offenders in Pa. now face tougher penalties under law honoring Delco woman killed by drunk driver

Pennsylvania DUI Laws

Government

Philadelphia City Council abortion legislation advances towards passage

Government

City Council looks to expand protections for abortion seekers, medical providers

Government

Police in Pennsylvania can now confiscate illegal ATVs and dirt bikes

ATVS Dirt Bike Law

Government

Gov. Wolf signs executive order to protect abortion access for out-of-state travelers

Government

New Jersey establishes 'strike force' to protect abortion access for residents, out-of-state travelers

Courts

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, putting states in charge of deciding abortion rights

Government

With Supreme Court poised to overrule Roe v. Wade, what would happen to abortion laws in Pa., N.J., Del.

Supreme Court Roe v Wade

Government

Hershey's Kisses are a step closer to becoming the first state candy of Pennsylvania

Marijuana

Pennsylvania's cannabis laws are among harshest in U.S. despite public support of legalization

Pennsylvania Marijuana Laws

Government

To protect Philly homes from rats, city may require developers to implement rodent management plans

Philly rat abatement law

Education

Pennsylvania expands eligibility of qualified substitute teachers to address staffing shortages

Pennsylvania substitute teachers

Transportation

N.J. becomes third state allowing drivers to present electronic vehicle registration at traffic stops

N.J. electronic vehicle registration

Government

Pennsylvania now allowing businesses to expand space for outdoor cocktail service

Food & Drink

Homemade baked goods finally can be sold in New Jersey

Government

Strict anti-hazing law signed by Gov. Murphy 'strongest effort yet' in the state

Anti-hazing policy

Government

New law requires N.J. drivers to give pedestrians, cyclists more space on roadways

New jersey drivers laws

Government

Pennsylvania updates open records law, adding requirement that public meeting agendas be posted online

Public meeting law

Government

N.J.'s temporary ban on smoking in casinos expires on Sunday

New Jersey casinos smoking ban

Investigations

Marlton business ordered to stop 'gifting' free marijuana to customers

Slumped Kitchen New Jersey marijuana

Restaurants

N.J. to offer $35 million to food, beverage establishments slammed by COVID-19 pandemic

N.J. restaurants COVID-19

Arts

N.J. to provide $15 million to arts organizations shuttered by COVID-19 pandemic

N.J. arts culture venues

Elections

New Jersey establishes in-person early voting as other states seek restrictions

New Jersey early in-person voting

Legislation

N.J. parents, guardians must be notified if child is caught with marijuana or alcohol under new law

New Jersey marijuana laws

Money

Here's how you can track the third federal stimulus payment

Federal stimulus payment check

Police

New Jersey spending $58 million to outfit police officers with body cameras

NJ Police body cameras

Law Enforcement

Body cameras now required to be worn by all law enforcement officers across New Jersey

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Government

City Council introduces legislation aimed at protecting laid off hospitality workers

philadelphia city council legislation

Police

Philly police union sues city over reform bill that requires public hearings on contracts

philly police union lawsuit

Illness

We follow laws on seat belts and smoking. Why not on masks?

Face Mask Compliance

Government

Undocumented immigrants now eligible for professional, occupational licenses in New Jersey

new jersey professional licenses undocumented immigrants

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