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Philadelphia InquirerThursday, 4 June 2026
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Mayor Parker’s tax priorities falter
A proposal to increase the hotel tax would need approval in Harrisburg, where support is lacking.
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Council taps the brakes on $200M for police HQ
The original deal on the building was for a long-term lease with a one-time purchase option.
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Cape May mayor to face Van Drew in N.J. district
Zack Mullock handily defeated a primary candidate with more than double his fundraising.
Aliya Schneider and Amy S. Rosenberg
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Prewar warnings on Strait of Hormuz largely went unheeded
Iran gained leverage and power by taking control of the waterway. Former officials said the move was hardly unexpected.
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