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What we know about the firm hired by the GOP to review Pennsylvania’s 2020 election
Taxpayers will pony up $270,000 to Envoy Sage, which says it has exposed “fraud among non-governmental organizations.” Little else is known about the group.
4 years ago
What you need to know about the killing of Christian Hall by Pennsylvania State Police
Nearly a year after his death, Hall's parents are calling for a new investigation.
4 years ago
A Pa. state lawmaker hasn’t become governor in 70 years. Jake Corman hopes to be the exception
Harrisburg insiders haven’t fared well in bids for governor in recent decades. Jake Corman is trying to break that mold.
4 years ago
Del. expands mandatory investigations of police use of force in cases of serious injury
A special division of the Attorney General’s Office was previously only required to investigate use of deadly force by police.
4 years ago
What COVID-19 precautions should I take over the holidays?
Thursday will be our second pandemic Thanksgiving. The vaccines have helped, but there are still steps we can take to keep everyone safe.
4 years ago
Listen 4:17‘You are going to see a renaissance’: New coalition rises to broker a ceasefire in Philly
Gun violence dropped dramatically after West Philly’s House of Umoja brokered a ceasefire in 1974. The organization’s matriarch says it’s time for a new treaty.
4 years ago
In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on U.S. streets
Across much of the United States, it has become increasingly acceptable for Americans to walk the streets with firearms, either carried openly or legally concealed.
4 years ago
Who investigates police killings in Pennsylvania, and why there are few checks and balances
Elected district attorneys who work closely with police decide whether officers should be charged and rarely refer cases to the state attorney general.
4 years ago
Wyndham Philadelphia staff go on strike, walk out in protest of working conditions
Wyndham workers are participating in “Strikesgiving,” as they walk off the job in protest of higher workloads without pay to match.
4 years ago
Why do we love the way autumn smells? It’s not about pumpkin spice
That brisk, crisp, slightly sharp scent we associate with the fall is the smell of leaves, trees, and plants decaying through the season.
4 years ago
N.J. native Logan Ryan to offer free Thanksgiving meals, pet supplies to Camden families
Hundreds of Camden residents will be able to pick up free items at a pop-up community store at The Neighborhood Center.
4 years ago
Washington Spirit wins NWSL title 2-1 in extra time over Chicago Red Stars
It was the first league championship for the Spirit, who advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory over second-seeded OL Reign.
4 years ago
U.S. climate pledge faces test in Senate with global impact
More than most political battles, what happens will have a lasting impact on Americans and all their neighbors on Earth.
4 years ago
Norristown’s pick for police chief is veteran Philadelphia inspector Derrick Wood
A longtime inspector for the Philadelphia Police Department, Wood will be tasked with leading officers in the diverse Montgomery County seat.
4 years ago
New hurdle for COVID-19 home testing — the holiday season
The holiday season could strain COVID-19 home test supplies as more Americans try to screen themselves before Thanksgiving and other family gatherings.
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