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Shown is the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Monday, May 6, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

What you need to know about the 2022 Pa. governor’s race

Cook Political Report, which is tracking gubernatorial races around the country, has the race rated as one of the country’s few true toss-ups.

5 years ago

(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Eyes on the Street

Biden’s infrastructure plan would help Philly fulfill clean water promise

Southeastern Pa. has a clean water crisis brewing. Biden’s infrastructure bill could help.

5 years ago

Billie Eilish perfroms live on stage at the 2020 Spotify Best New Artist Party at The Lot Studios on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Music, tacos, anchor Delaware fests, Sinatra showcase, and Chestnut Hill art celebration in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sep. 23 - Sep. 26: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.

5 years ago

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A health care worker fills a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

The U.S. has moved a step closer to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to seniors and others at high risk from the virus.

5 years ago

Police stop traffic on Broad Street
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

With hard-won support of Philly’s top cop, bill to ban minor traffic stops moves ahead

A bill that would ban police enforcement of certain vehicle stops that disproportionately affect Black drivers moved forward Wednesday after months of debate.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney posed with delegates from FIFA and United States Soccer at Lincoln Financial Field on September 22, 2021. Philadelphia is a candidate city to host the 2026 World Cup. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

World Cup 2026: Philly’s ‘passion’ and natural turf earn points from FIFA

International soccer evaluators came to Philadelphia to review the bid the city has made to host World Cup matches in 2026.

5 years ago

Ameera Shaheed is suing the city of Wilmington and its towing contractors, accusing them of selling her car for scrap because she owed $320 in parking fines. (Institute for Justice photo)
Courts & Law

Lawsuit accuses Wilmington of scrapping cars over unpaid parking tickets

Two Wilmington residents are suing the city and its towing contractors for scrapping cars worth thousands of dollars over unpaid parking tickets.

5 years ago

Students wearing face masks line up to enter Christa McAuliffe School
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: Pandemic continues to impact ‘strong start’ to new school year

So far, seven schools in New Jersey have reimplemented virtual instruction due to COVID outbreaks, and three of them remain remote.

5 years ago

(Andreyuu/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Ex-Dewey Beach cop convicted for bloody attack on injured man and falsely claiming he was strangled

The victim had been out drinking with friends before he fell and hit his head. He didn’t want to go to the hospital, so officer Gregory Lynch beat him.

5 years ago

SEPTA surveillance video shows what appears to be forceful blows of a SEPTA revenue agent knocking a man to his feet. (6abc)
Community
6ABC

SEPTA investigating after employee punches a man at Frankford Transportation Center

SEPTA officials say the attack occurred Monday around 9:30 a.m.

5 years ago

A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

CDC panel tackles who needs booster shot of COVID vaccine

The FDA itself still has to decide whether it agrees with its advisers’ recommendation and will authorize Pfizer boosters.

5 years ago

Students wear face masks outside of their school in Philly
Keystone Crossroads
Health

Philly implements less stringent protocols for COVID-19 school closures

Philadelphia health officials have lowered the thresholds for when school buildings close because of positive COVID-19 cases. Here’s what you need to know.

5 years ago

Beth Springer looks into a patient's room in a COVID-19 ward
Health

‘Soul-crushing’: U.S. COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

The increasingly lethal turn has filled hospitals, complicated the start of the school year, delayed the return to offices and demoralized health care workers.

5 years ago

State Rep. Kevin Boyle stands behind a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. state Democratic lawmaker quietly stripped of committee leadership, Capitol access

State Rep. Kevin Boyle of Philadelphia has been sidelined over what he called “incorrect information” about him. Democratic leaders have not disclosed the reason for the move.

5 years ago

Cars are seen in a flooded area of Philly
Community

PECO sets up $250K storm recovery fund for Pa. communities affected by Ida

The company will provide $100,000 to the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania and Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia for essential needs.

5 years ago

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