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More than 1 million voted so far in N.J.’s mail-in election
The turnout is a result of the state holding its first-ever mostly mail-in election, and election experts say it could be headed for 2008 levels of participation.
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Philly celebs appearing in ‘Good Things Happen in Philadelphia’ GOTV event
The virtual effort will benefit Better Civics, a nonpartisan Philly organization focused on civic engagement and voter participation.
6 years ago
Scammers seize on US election, but it’s not votes they want
American voters face an especially pivotal, polarized election this year, and scammers here and abroad are taking notice.
6 years ago
Black immigrants find camaraderie, divide amid protests
For some immigrants, their attitudes are driven by worries about their children.
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For Trump, city where ‘bad things happen’ looms large
Trump can’t change the basic political math in the state: one in eight registered voters live in Philadelphia, a city that delivers increasingly large Democratic margins.
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Judge rejects GOP attempt to shut down early voting center in Delaware County
The voting center began operating Friday in Subaru Park in the Democratic city of Chester.
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Pennsylvania reports 2nd-highest COVID-19 total of pandemic
Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466.
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A newly energized Women’s March returns to Philadelphia
Four years after Trump’s election and the first Women’s March, feminists are taking to the streets again to protest the Supreme Court’s rightward shift.
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Robeson principal said the students are the secret to his success
Paul Robeson High School Principal Richard M. Gordon was recently named the National Association of Secondary School Principals 2021 National Principal of the Year.
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More free time, more stress: The pandemic is boosting the risk of childhood obesity
With smaller budgets for food, less access to school meals and limited physical activity, parents and doctors are struggling to keep kids healthy.
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From Snacks to a FEAST: a 12-hour cabaret marathon is coming to your screen
FEAST brings dozens of performers from around the world into a 12-hour online event.
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When litter in the river isn’t the only reason the Schuylkill is trashier
WHYY asked the region’s residents to tell us how the rivers and creeks near them are changing. Litter and flooding are some of their top concerns.
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Listen 1:14Delaware looks to N.J. for guidance on use-of-force reforms
A Delaware panel working to develop policing reforms following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor turns to N.J.’s Attorney General for advice.
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Delco teams up with Philadelphia Union to host voter center this weekend
The center gives Delaware County residents the opportunity to register to vote, as well as request and drop off early voting ballots.
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First batch of Pa. mail-in votes processing smoothly
Three weeks ahead of the 2020 Election, Pa.’s mail-in ballots are being processed smoothly, despite the state’s reluctance to allow pre-canvassing.
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