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First-time election workers, seated, from left to right,  Chris DiStasi, Kaitlin Irvine, Alicia Dlugos and Katie Phillips, end their day at South Philadelphia High School, a polling site on South Broad Street. (Alan Chin for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Mapping Philly’s most surprising election takeaways

While the historically Democratic city delivered a decisive win for President-elect Joe Biden, a few surprising shifts emerged.

5 years ago

Cover image of Radha Blank. Illustrated by Makeba Rainey based on a photo by Caydie McCumber
Arts & Entertainment

BlackStar Festival launches new magazine celebrating Black, Indigenous filmmakers of color

The influential indie film festival in Philadelphia saw a need for critical writing about Black, brown, and Indigenous visual culture.

5 years ago

Philadelphia’s Olney and Logan neighborhoods had more votes for President Trump than in 2016. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Trump’s gains in North Philly show Latino voters are not a ‘gimme’ for Democrats

Voting data show Trump’s message resonated more broadly than is often recognized, particularly in a city where Democrats hold an overwhelming advantage.

5 years ago

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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Keith House, Washington's Headquarters, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Newtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Courts & Law

Yet another Trump legal challenge to Biden’s victory fails — this time in Bucks County

A Bucks County judge has thrown out an appeal from President Donald Trump’s campaign, rejecting its bid to get 2,117 absentee ballots invalidated on technicalities.

5 years ago

Signs that read, ''I Buy Houses'' and ''We Buy Houses'' can be seen posted on a street pole in Philly
PlanPhilly
Community
Broke in Philly

Wholesaler or huckster? Philly Council passes bill to curb real estate scammers

City Council unanimously passed the bill targeting real estate wholesalers. Despite Council support, some realtors fear the legislation could backfire.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy

Biden says he’s decided on treasury secretary nomination

The leading candidates are thought to be former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris participate in a meeting with the National Governors Association's executive committee at The Queen theater, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden talks transition, COVID-19 in meeting with bipartisan governors group

While President Trump has clashed with some governors over their COVID-19 restrictions, President-elect Biden met with a bipartisan group of governors to get their input.

5 years ago

Republican canvas observer Ed White, center, and Democratic canvas observer Janne Kelhart, watch as Lehigh County workers count ballots as vote counting in the general election continues, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Allentown, Pa. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Republicans OK election study despite House Dems’ opposition

The chamber voted 112 to 90 for a resolution that told the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, or a contractor, to conduct the study and report back by early February.

5 years ago

Wilmington Country Club will host Delaware's first PGA men's tournament in 2022. (Courtesy of WCC)
Community

World’s ‘top 70’ golfers to compete at Wilmington Country Club in 2022

The 2022 BMW Championship will be Delaware’s first PGA event. The local chairman hopes the coronavirus pandemic will have passed when golfers tee off in 21 months.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia skyline
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Broke in Philly

‘Everyone must pay their fair share’: Philly Council president pushes for reduction of commercial real estate abatement

The commercial real estate abatement reduction could advance in place of 1% construction tax previously proposed.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Philly police commissioner quarantining after COVID-19 exposure

This comes as coronavirus cases are spiking in Philadelphia, and across the state and country. It’s also not the first coronavirus incident Philly police have had.

5 years ago

John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School on 19th Street in Philadelphia.
Education

With Hallahan closure, Philly loses historic institution and alum lose cherished school

Hallahan holds a special place in Philly’s educational history — and a special place in the hearts of many alum.

5 years ago

The Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia (Google Maps)
Courts & Law

Three former Philly revenue dept. employees facing bribery charges

Philadelphia residents Jarredd McQueen, Demarys Natal and Nicole Mixon are being charged with allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes totaling an estimated $57,900.

5 years ago

Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference
Courts & Law

Trump’s election lawsuits plagued by elementary errors

“The sloppiness just serves to underscore the lack of seriousness with which these claims are being brought."

5 years ago

A sign reminds patrons to mask up while inside a Pennsylvania restaurant.
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: ‘The epidemic is surging’

Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley warned of increasing coronavirus numbers across the board.

5 years ago

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