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The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, home to the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg, Pa., is pictured on Nov. 6, 2020
Politics & Policy
WITF

Advocates urge depoliticization, ‘Yes’ vote for Pa. Supreme Court justices’ retention

This November, Republicans are looking to unseat three Democrats from the Pa. Supreme Court, where the Dems currently hold a 5-2 majority.

40 mins ago

Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Community

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis

Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.

47 mins ago

American Legion members attend a consumer protection subcommittee hearing on Legionnaires' disease
Health

How a Philadelphia outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in 1976 led to modern-day investigations and surveillance

Legionnaires’ disease was named after a large outbreak in Philadelphia sickened hundreds of American Legion veterans in the summer of 1976.

5 hours ago

Listen 5:08
A sidewalk goes in front of a community garden
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Feet First Philly offers mini-grants for safer, walkable neighborhoods

The call for community-led projects across Philadelphia is open until Oct. 1. All city residents and community groups are welcome to apply.

6 hours ago

A view of fentanyl and other drugs seized by law enforcement in Delaware
Courts & Law

‘Major, major drug trafficker’ in Delaware who led biggest fentanyl ring gets 25-year prison sentence

Dwayne Fountain personally mixed the ultra-deadly opioid to make concoctions with cocaine and other drugs, then reformed them into bricks.

6 hours ago

A man checks for air leakages at a home's door
Money

This tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades has saved Pa., Del. and N.J. millions. It’s expiring at the end of 2025

The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.

7 hours ago

inside the burned home of Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Republican gubernatorial candidate silent as radio host blames Gov. Shapiro for arson attack on governor’s mansion

Stacy Garrity did not push back against the comments made by Bob Cordaro, but has denounced the attack in the past.

7 hours ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro addresses the media
Education

Dobbins High cited as proof that investments in career, technical education are paying off, Gov. Shapiro and others say

The principal at Dobbins High is an alum, and spoke movingly of the school’s “strong legacy.”

17 hours ago

police at crash scene
Community

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Fairmount Park, car seized by police

Investigators are looking into the death of a bicyclist in Fairmount Park on Tuesday. No arrests have been made.

18 hours ago

Jalen Carter in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys
Community

Eagles issue travel advisory for Thursday’s home opener amid SEPTA cuts

With service cuts that eliminated the express routes still in effect, the Birds are recommending ticketed fans arrive early and carpool.

19 hours ago

Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes wage theft bill, arguing potential unintended consequences

Meyer said Delaware already has existing laws to fight wage theft and hold bad actors responsible for their actions.

20 hours ago

Casas
Politics & Policy

‘Carga injusta’: los residentes se quejan de las altas facturas de impuestos mientras los legisladores de Delaware lanzan ideas para brindar alivio

Los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle están molestos porque sus impuestos aumentan mientras que los de algunas grandes empresas caen.

20 hours ago

una mamografía
Health

Un estudio en Delaware encuentra focos de cáncer de mama, vinculando las bajas tasas de pruebas de detección y los tumores agresivos con diagnósticos en etapa avanzada

Utilizando datos de 3,492 pacientes, un estudio de ChristianaCare encontró focos críticos de cáncer de mama en Wilmington y Middletown.

23 hours ago

Map in front of the Cobbs Creek Library
PlanPhilly
Community

WHYY’s PlanPhilly to host pop-up newsroom at Cobbs Creek Library on Sept. 4

The event is a chance for community members to speak directly with journalists reporting on transportation and housing concerns.

24 hours ago

Nick Sirianni holding the trophy with confetti dropping
Community

Eagles seek elusive NFC East repeat on path to another Super Bowl title

The Philadelphia Eagles aren't using the word “repeat” in their quest for another Super Bowl title.

1 day ago

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