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A worker processes mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago


President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn.  (Jim Bourg/Pool photo via AP)
Politics & Policy

Trump, Biden name-drop Pennsylvania in final presidential debate

The commonwealth was among the most talked-about states during the roughly 95-minute debate.

6 years ago

Cellist Ajibola Rivers performs with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra makes diversity and equity executive priorities

The orchestra has elevated its manager of inclusion, diversity and equity to a vice president position.

6 years ago

Joe Mangino stands on the porch of his home in Beach Haven West, New Jersey
Community

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.

6 years ago

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Voters receive a sticker after voting at one of Philadelphia’s satellite election offices
Politics & Policy

WHYY candidate guide for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

Here are thumbnails of the candidates in key races around the Philadelphia region.

6 years ago

Students are socially distanced while attending class virtually at A list of rules is pictured at Vogt Access Center
Keystone Crossroads
Education

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.

6 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate after a touchdown by Boston Scott during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia
Community

Carson 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.

6 years ago

Superintendent William Hite. (Harvey Finkle/The Notebook)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

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

(Margo Reed/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

A mail ballot is positioned in a mailbox
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Houlahan for Congress, and Emmons for Congress (Facebook)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden holds up a mask as President Donald Trump takes notes during the second and final presidential debate Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Philly Nigerian Professionals held a solidarity protest on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on Oct. 17, 2020, to draw attention to ongoing extrajudicial killings in Nigeria. (Courtesy of Chioma Azi)
Community

‘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.

6 years ago

Dominic Lombardo, owner of Domenicos restaurant, looks over the bar area, with the barstools separated, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Cranberry Township, Pa., the day before patrons were again permitted to dine inside as COVID-19 restrictions loosened in the region. (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Money

Wolf offers $20 million relief plan for bars and restaurants

The relief plan requires approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

6 years ago

In this March 2020 photo provided by Gilead Sciences, rubber stoppers are placed onto filled vials of the investigational drug remdesivir at a Gilead manufacturing site in the United States. (Gilead Sciences via AP)
Health

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.

6 years ago

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