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‘There should be no underdogs in the education system’: Pa. students reflect on school funding trial
A trial over how Pennsylvania funds its schools is wrapping up in Commonwealth Court. Students from one of the plaintiff districts hope it leads to change.
4 years ago
Listen 5:29Unvaccinated Djokovic says he is out of Indian Wells, Miami
The 20-time Grand Slam champion tweeted Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control “confirmed the regulations won’t be changing so I won’t be able to play in the U.S.”
4 years ago
Texas flagged 27,000 mail ballots for rejection in primary
The preliminary figures provide the latest picture of how new election rules rushed into place by Republicans made it harder to vote for thousands of voters in both parties.
4 years ago
Murphy signs law prohibiting N.J. business dealings with Russia’s government
The law allows the state to create a list of New Jersey businesses that do business with the Russian and Belarusian governments.
4 years ago
The prospective buyer of the shuttered Chester County hospitals has ended a new bid to purchase and reopen them.
4 years ago
Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court
Flores’ lawyer sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday, urging him to turn down Miami’s request and have the case settled in court.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Mixed reactions to Philly dropping indoor mask mandate
P.O.C., a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how everyday people are reacting to the end of the mask mandate.
4 years ago
Listen 4:53Dems set for House approval of Ukraine aid, drop COVID funds
The money covers the U.S. costs of sending troops and weapons to Eastern Europe and equipping allied forces there in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
4 years ago
Another Montco shelter is set to close. Advocates for the center in Pottstown hope to start anew
Al’s Heart Warming Center, which has 36 beds for men and women experiencing homelessness, was denied approval to continue operation.
4 years ago
Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital; 17 reported hurt
The attack comes amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn.
4 years ago
Dems formally launch early, aggressive national campaign effort in Pennsylvania
With Pa. the “epicenter of the political world” in 2022, Dems are trying to counter their disadvantages with aggressive gov. and U.S. Sen. campaigns.
4 years ago
An American story: The life of R&B singer Lloyd Price premieres at People’s Light
Better known by his songs "Personality," "Stagger Lee," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," R&B singer Lloyd Price did not live to see the musical about his life.
4 years ago
Listen 3:53False promises? Recipients of Philly’s gun violence grants are still spending their own money
Philadelphia has set aside funding for community groups combating gun violence. But nonprofit leaders say actually getting the money has been a challenge.
4 years ago
Listen 4:14Philadelphia is updating its mandated African American history course
As controversy swirls in the U.S. over how schools teach about race, the district is refocusing the class on "intellectual genealogy."
4 years ago
Shot Doc is out: Magee retires after 1,144 wins in Philly
Thomas Jefferson University coach Herb Magee has retired after a Hall of Fame career. He went 1,144-450 in 54 seasons at the Philadelphia school.
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