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Squilla pushing for a special services district to surround Sixers arena
The request comes as City Council prepares to consider the approvals the team needs to build the $1.55 billion facility.
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Listen 0:58Bruce Springsteen to headline concert in Philadelphia with Barack Obama in support of Kamala Harris
Springsteen will kick off the concert series in Atlanta with Kamala Harris and Barack Obama on October 24.
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What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
With its 19 electoral votes, the commonwealth is the largest prize among the battleground states and an important piece of both campaigns’ path to victory.
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What happens if a ballot in Pennsylvania is damaged?
Pennsylvania election officials say that voters have returned ballots that were ripped, had coffee spilled on them, or even burned.
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In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump
In a stretch of what once was Pennsylvania steel country, Democrats and Republicans are looking to test their strength with Latino voters.
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Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies
NPR's investigation found that Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens.
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The Central Park 5 are suing Trump over Philly debate comments
The five were exonerated of charges related to the brutal assault of a New York jogger in 1989. In the September debate, Trump said they pled guilty, which they did not.
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LOVE Park ‘portal’ connects Philadelphia to several international cities
The portal was activated on Tuesday, enabling Philadelphians to connect with people around the world.
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
The first report on election night might show a massive lead for one candidate, but why does that lead dwindle in some races and grow in others?
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Harris to visit Philly this weekend in 20th Pa. stop this year, campaign tells WHYY News
All eyes are on the swing state of Pennsylvania, with less than two weeks until Election Day.
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America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why
The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that sells insurance on export deals.
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What to do if you witness voter intimidation on Election Day
Election officials in Pa. and N.J. say they don’t anticipate issues Nov. 5. Should intimidation occur outside a polling place, voters should call the police or the local DA.
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Listen 1:48How Delaware will update curriculum to represent all racial and ethnic histories
The state's educational landscape is evolving — schools are incorporating diverse racial narratives into the curriculum.
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Listen 1:42Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State
New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.
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The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.
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