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Lion dancers dance in the street during a parade.
Arts & Entertainment

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

Maegan Llerena leads protesters at 20th and Matket streets
Keystone Crossroads
Community

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

A worker processes mail-in ballots at the Cumberland County Bureau of Elections on Nov. 4, 2020.
Politics & Policy

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

Gov. Carney speaking at a podium.
Politics & Policy

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

Park street area of Kolkata, India is decorated with Diwali lights on 12 Nov. 2020
Community

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

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A closeup of Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Corruption 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 bicycles set in a rack in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

​​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

New Jersey State Senator-elect Edward Durr. (Facebook)
Politics & Policy

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

Dr. Cheryl Bettigole speaks from a podium while wearing a face mask
Health

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

Activists dressed as the Pokemon character Pikachu hold a sign that says,
Politics & Policy

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

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

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

FMC employees participate in a teleconference
Health

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.

4 years ago

Kevin Brobson walks with his wife, Lauren
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Cooch home
Community

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.

4 years ago

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Harry Potter exhibit sign at the Franklin Institute
Arts & Entertainment

Franklin 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.

4 years ago

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