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Coronavirus testing site in Camden, New Jersey
Health

New Jersey coronavirus cases surge as new restrictions loom

"These numbers are devastating. We are still in the midst of a pandemic. Wear a mask. Social distance. Stay safe,” Murphy said in a tweet.

6 years ago

The Sunrise Movement organized protests like this one in July 2019 in Philadelphia to pressure the Democratic National Committee to hold a primary debate focused on climate change. (Jeff Brady/NPR)
Politics & Policy

Pa. environmentalists actually voted this year. That’s a big deal.

Many voters say they view climate and environment as a top priority, but those same voters aren’t always good at showing up to the polls. What does it mean when they do?

6 years ago

Rev. Fritz Fowler (center) marries Ted Sayland (left) and Rusty McCarty (right) in 2018. (Courtesy of Abigail Townsend Photography)
Courts & Law

LGBTQ community relieved at Biden win, but worry SCOTUS could jeopardize rights

While members of the LGBTQ community are relieved at Joe Biden’s win, there’s still concern the new-look Supreme Court could threaten their rights.

6 years ago

Listen 2:19
Tya Winn is the new executive director of the Community Design Collaborative. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Tya Winn takes the helm of Community Design Collaborative with racial equity a priority

34-year-old Tya Winn enters her new role as director of the Community Design Collaborative with a focus on community development and affordable housing.

6 years ago

Protesters march from the scene of Walter Wallace Jr.’s killing to Malcolm X Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

West Philly voters want Biden to deliver on police reform, education and an ‘even’ playing field

We talked to West Philadelphia voters about their White House wish list under a Biden-Harris administration.

6 years ago

A worker wearing gloves, and other PPE holds a tablet computer as he waits to check people in, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at a King County coronavirus testing site in Auburn, Wash., south of Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Health

US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge

The new wave appears bigger and more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring and summer — and threatens to be worse.

6 years ago

A woman wears a Trump flag as a cape as supporters of President Donald Trump protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where vote counting continues, in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, two days after the 2020 election was called for Democrat Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Politics & Policy

Tally may bring challenges under Pennsylvania recount rules

There is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, and no state or county election official has reported fraud or any other problem with the accuracy of the count.

6 years ago

Joseph Torsella lost reelection for Pa. Treasurer. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Torsella concedes Treasury race in another blow for Pa. Democrats

Democratic incumbent treasurer Joe Torsella has conceded his seat to Republican candidate Stacy Garrity — an upsetting loss for Democrats.

6 years ago

New Jersey 3rd Congressional candidate Andy Kim speaks to supporters at the Westin in Mount Laurel in November 2018
Politics & Policy

Richter concedes; Kim claims reelection victory

Nearly a week after the race was called for the Democratic incumbent, Republican David Richter concedes.

6 years ago

Some Republicans from the Pennsylvania General Assembly gather for a press conference Tues., Nov. 10, 2020. (Brett Sholtis/WITF)
Politics & Policy

‘We are not afraid’: State GOP lawmakers flout rules as COVID-19 surges in Pa.

Many Pennsylvania Republican House members are still ignoring coronavirus public health measures and putting others at risk.

6 years ago

Zoe Grobman, left, and Olivia Ottone journeyed from West Philadelphia to see Four Seasons Total Landscaping Tuesday morning. (Emily Rizzo for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Lawn and Order’: Four Seasons markets merch across party lines

Its internet savvy is paying off: On Tuesday, the company posted on Facebook that it was suspending sales of most of its items due to lack of stock.

6 years ago

Listen 2:37
In this July 10, 2013 file photo, semi-automatic handguns are seen displayed for purchase at an arms supply store in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia man arrested for alleged gun trafficking

The criminal investigation describes the man buying 36 guns in less than three months across eight counties, including Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks and Chester.

6 years ago

Roughly two dozen lawmakers called for the creation of an investigatory committee with subpoena power to conduct an immediate audit, saying they had fielded widespread doubts about the fairness of the Nov. 3 presidential election. (AMANDA BERG / FOR SPOTLIGHT PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. GOP lawmakers to probe unverified fraud claims in election they largely won

Roughly two dozen House and Senate lawmakers on Tuesday called for the creation of an investigatory committee with subpoena power to conduct an immediate audit.

6 years ago

Demonstrators hold signs in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as arguments are heard about the Affordable Care Act Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Health

‘It’s a paralyzing fear’: More than 1 million in Pa. would lose coverage if Affordable Care Act is overturned

The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the law Tuesday. If declared unconstitutional, hundreds of thousands in the state would lose health care.

6 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney
Health

Gov. Carney warns of more restrictions amid Delaware spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

The average daily count is 241, twice the figure of a month ago. The governor says Delaware is “going in the wrong direction.”

6 years ago

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