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A new parade for Philadelphia to celebrate the holidays
A multicultural parade will begin Philadelphia’s first in-person holiday season since COVID.
4 years ago
Immigrant groups frustrated by inaction in D.C. block traffic in front of Sen. Casey’s office
Instead of issuing citizenship, Democrats are proposing giving longtime undocumented residents temporary protection from deportation and work permits.
4 years ago
Montgomery County still counting mail ballots, cites delays
The polls have long been closed in Montgomery County, but ballot-counting is still underway for more than 20,000 provisional and mail ballots.
4 years ago
Delaware governor unveils Climate Action Plan to combat ‘very real threat to our future’
Pointing to increasing temperatures and rising seas, Delaware leaders unveiled a multi-pronged approach to reduce the effects of climate change in the First State.
4 years ago
How is Diwali celebrated differently in India and the U.S.?
WHYY host Priyanka Tewari, who grew up in India, speaks with UPenn lecturer Dr. Murali Balaji about his experience celebrating Diwali in the U.S.
4 years ago
Listen 5:28Corruption trial continues as Councilmember Bobby Henon’s lawyer drills into fundraising
Among the character witnesses called for Henon were former nurses union president Patricia Eakin and Michael Bresnan, president of the firefighters and paramedics union.
4 years ago
Indego is expanding, again: Philly bike-share program to double in size by 2026
To meet growing ridership, Indego is expanding further into West Philly and South Philly, and adding stations on Kelly Drive and in East Falls.
4 years ago
Spending $153, Edward Durr ousts N.J. Senate leader Sweeney
New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to a Republican newcomer who spent less than $200 on the race.
4 years ago
How newly appointed Commissioner Bettigole plans to turn the Philly Health Department around
Bettigole has served as interim commissioner of the Department of Public Health since May, when Dr. Thomas Farley resigned at the request of the mayor.
4 years ago
U.S., China, and India absent from countries pledging to phase out coal
Existing targets for curbing global warming require countries to stop burning coal, but many major economies including the U.S., China, and India have set no formal dates.
4 years ago
Candidates who attended ‘Stop the Steal’ rally before deadly insurrection win races
At least 13 candidates on Tuesday's ballots for state or local offices were in Washington, D.C., for the rally promoting the lie that the 2020 election had been stolen.
4 years ago
U.S. mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said companies that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.
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2021 gives Pennsylvania GOP more hope for big 2022 election
Republicans could be considered favored in next year's races for a new governor and a new U.S. senator.
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Breathing new life into the site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battlefield
The site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle is being reimagined to tell the property’s story in a way that acknowledges Black and Indigenous history.
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Listen 5:00Franklin Institute expecting tourism magic from Harry Potter exhibition
“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will feature highlights from the entire Wizarding World. It opens at the Franklin Institute in February.
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