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Trump campaign tapes voters at Philly drop boxes, threatens lawsuit
The campaign acknowledged the taping in a letter from a lawyer that complained it had caught voters on video illegally depositing multiple ballots.
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Trump, Biden name-drop Pennsylvania in final presidential debate
The commonwealth was among the most talked-about states during the roughly 95-minute debate.
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Philadelphia Orchestra makes diversity and equity executive priorities
The orchestra has elevated its manager of inclusion, diversity and equity to a vice president position.
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Skipped mortgage payments brought relief to N.J. homeowners, but for some the help is running out
The mortgage forbearance program allows homeowners to skip payments for 90 days, but some are told they have to pay up in a lump sum.
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Listen 4:23WHYY candidate guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Here are thumbnails of the candidates in key races around the Philadelphia region.
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Staff, students at Philly ‘access centers’ juggle academic needs with COVID concerns
As Philly begins offering in-person classes, city-run access centers provide a glimpse into what it takes to bring students together during the pandemic.
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Listen 2:15Carson Wentz rallies Eagles to 22-21 win over Giants
Wentz threw an 18-yard touchdown pass with 40 seconds remaining and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame an 11-point deficit in the final seven minutes to beat the Giants.
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Philadelphia school buildings will not reopen if they don’t meet health, safety measures, Hite says
Superintendent William Hite said there are 25 schools, 17 of them elementary schools, that need major work to meet industry and public health ventilation standards.
6 years ago
How Amy Coney Barrett could be key to new lawsuit to block Pa.’s mail-in ballot extension
A new federal lawsuit seeks to block Pennsylvania officials from counting mail-in and absentee ballots received within three days after Election Day.
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Judge tosses Trump challenge to New Jersey mail ballots
The Trump campaign alleged that New Jersey's ballot procedures violated the Constitution and opened the door to widespread voter fraud.
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Freshman congresswoman in Pa.’s 6th district faces challenge from fellow engineer
Chrissy Houlahan is the first female representative from the district. John Emmons praises President Trump's policies.
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Trump, Biden fight over the raging virus, climate and race
Trump and Biden hurtled toward Thursday night's final debate, which may be the trailing incumbent's best chance to change the race's trajectory with 12 days to go.
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‘Everything has gone to hell’: Nigerians in Philly connect with protests sweeping their home country
As police violently crack down on protesters in their home country, Nigerians in Philadelphia have joined the movement with demonstrations of their own.
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Wolf offers $20 million relief plan for bars and restaurants
The relief plan requires approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
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FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir
It had been authorized for use on an emergency basis since spring, and now becomes the first drug to win full Food and Drug Administration approval for treating COVID-19.
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