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Elections 101: What to know about poll watchers, and what they can and can’t do in Pennsylvania
Poll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized.
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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
He played an obstinate patriarch in the 2023 remake of “The Color Purple.”
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Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America. He was instead taken to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle.
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Opening Day 2024: Everything you need to know before Phillies first pitch
The Phillies will take on the Braves. The first pitch begins at 3:05 p.m.
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Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site
DelDOT's decision to address the site’s deficiencies has stirred concerns among residents regarding its historic value.
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Listen 1:41Breyer says if readers get to the end of his new book, “They'll be able to say, ‘He's asking me… to make up my own mind.’”
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Listen 1:00Law enforcement officials search Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s home
A lawyer for the mayor said he would be able to comment after reading the warrant.
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Thousands of Penn grad students may vote to unionize next month
It’s been a long road to unionize graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania but if successful, it would include about 4,500 workers.
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Listen 1:04‘Toxic’: Casey releases new campaign ad touting efforts on behalf of ill veterans in Pa.
Facing a war veteran challenger, Casey is highlighting his efforts to expand VA benefits to those exposed to toxic environments while serving abroad.
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2 Philly-area UFC fighters look to leave their mark in Atlantic City this weekend
Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski are both looking to break into the UFC rankings on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall.
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CSKA Moscow terminates goaltender Ivan Fedotov’s contract, clearing way to join Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America a few months later.
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Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’
The measure would criminalize the sale of firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers.
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Teen arrested for murder at SEPTA station has been cleared of wrongdoing, Philadelphia DA says
SEPTA surveillance video showed that he was not involved in the murder.
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First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more money to buy a starter home
Home prices and mortgage rates continue to make affording a home a real challenge.
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Listen 1:07Recount petitions could impede Pa.’s efforts to certify 2024 election by new federal deadline
After the 2022 election, more than 100 recount petitions were filed around Pennsylvania, delaying certification. Could that happen again in 2024?
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