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Welcome to what is sure to be a very wintry Wednesday, folks, as this month's second nor'easter is the top story across the region. You may have awakened to a snowy landscape, but it looks like there is much more to come this morning. We have updates on the storm, of course, below, alongside the DA's secret list of police barred from testifying. Stay warm and safe out there!
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» READ MORE: More snow to come: What you need to know about nor’easter No. 2
Depending on where you are right now, you could be seeing snow, a wintry mix, or rain so far. But today's storm is expected to intensify across the region this morning and afternoon.
The latest forecast: The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and potential snow accumulations of 8-12 inches in the Philadelphia region and 4-6 inches in parts of South Jersey. Check here for the updates throughout the day.
A messy commute: SEPTA advises commuters to avoid public transportation today if possible. SEPTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, and PATCO are all operating on adjusted schedules.
Closings: The Philadelphia School District and many of the city colleges are closed today, as well as suburban districts across the region. Many city institutions will be closed, as well as local government offices and courts.
Power problems: Utilities are bracing for another round of outages today. If you're worried your power will cut, here's how to prepare for an outage. (Think: charging your phones and turning up the heat.) In a strange way, those who still don't have power from last week's storm are in luck: the reinforcements Peco brought in from around the country will stay through this storm and help with repair response.
Why us? And more specifically, why a wintry explosion in March? Blame rapid warming in the Arctic. If forecasts come true, today's storm will earn a place in history among the five worst snowstorms to hit Philly in March.
» READ MORE: District Attorney Krasner releases list of tainted police
Responding to a judge's order, District Attorney Larry Krasner's office has released the list of problem police officers they've maintained in secret, a revelation the Inquirer and Daily News first reported in February.
The full list of police officers features two groupings. One is of officers whose history of serious misconduct on the job made them problematic as witnesses. The other group can testify, but defense attorneys must be told of their unresolved legal issues.
The 29 former and current officers on the No Call list have been found guilty of charges ranging from filing false police reports to use of excessive force.
What you need to know today
Bill Cosby's attorneys fought to keep 19 other accusers out of the courtroom for his April retrial, saying Tuesday it would make the trial unfair in light of the #MeToo movement.
Another adviser is leaving the White House. Top economic aide Gary Cohn has resigned after opposing President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
A Temple University town hall scheduled to address concerns over their planned North Philly football stadium was shut down early last night after protesters shouted down university president Richard Englert.
There's something fishy going on in Harrisburg: the Fish and Boat Commission director is facing off against lawmakers who want to oust him for allegedly threatening to leave their hometown streams empty this season.
Students at Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts are taking their civics class very seriously. One senior is now running to be a city committee person.
Pennsylvania medical marijuana dispensaries could soon include the sale of smokable marijuana. In the meantime, the state's medical marijuana effort is starting to look like Big Pharma when it comes to supply and price.
The Sixers scored a much-needed 128-114 win last night against the Charlotte Hornets, thanks in part to one of Robert Covington's best games of the season. But rookie Markelle Fultz was still nowhere to be seen.
Popular genetic test company 23andme just got the okay to market a test for breast cancer gene mutations, but advocates think the product is a bad idea.
Emergency rooms saw a spike in patients overdosing on opioids last year — a stat often predictive of overdose death rates — in Pennsylvania and Delaware, according to new data.
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That’s Interesting
Stuck inside for this snow day? These are the movies and TV shows you should stream while you're snuggled on the couch.
The Voice fans have a hometown hero to root for: a Chester resident is moving on to join Alicia Keys' team.
Local dog owners with way-too-active pups are trying a hobby ideal for expressing all that energy. It's called urban mushing, and it's like dog sledding without the snow.
March Madness is creeping closer. Villanova is gearing up for the Big East Conference Tournament, meanwhile La Salle awaits their fate in the Atlantic Ten tournament, both starting today.
Calling all film buffs: The Philadelphia Film Society is bringing another film festival to the city with PFF SpringFest launching next month.
Former Eagle Connor Barwin told GQ he had some mixed feelings watching his former teammates win the Super Bowl, but he's happy for everyone involved.
One Italian Market butcher has been bringing home the bacon for 30 years, but he has one major gripe with his hometown — and he's not alone.
Opinions
Facing suggestions from lawmakers that we arm teachers, columnist Solomon Jones writes that the idea would put students of color, already punished more than their peers, in danger more so than active shooters.
Columnist Will Bunch writes that bad appearances are piling up between Jared Kushner, Donald Trump, and their business dealings in foreign countries, including Qatar.
What we’re reading
Technical.ly Philly just published a guest post from a Seattle software engineer who knows a thing or two about how Amazon impacts a city. His take on what HQ2 would mean for Philly is eye-opening.
Let the Philadelphia Citizen introduce you to a Philly business store owner who is offering $75 gift cards to anyone who turns in a gun. A scary past experience with guns fuels his project.
Coworking spaces are officially a thing in Philadelphia. Curbed has analyzed why coworking spaces are turning into the social clubs of yore and what it means about modern work.
Black political strategists, activists and candidates are trying to reform the Democratic party, and the Washington Post has profiled a group of change-makers you should know ahead of this year's elections.
The Cut has begun a weeklong series called "How to Raise a Boy" on parenting in the current political and cultural moment, and one of its pieces, a conversation between two teenage brothers, is a fascinating read. Another, featuring six perspectives on violence and fear, is equally compelling.
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