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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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Listen 4:50COVID cases force the private Philadelphia School to switch to remote learning
In-person learning will not resume until after Oct. 27 at least. Eight coronavirus cases have been confirmed at the Center City school.
6 years ago
Advocates sue N.J. on behalf of ‘displaced’ voters without a ballot
The lawsuit asks Secretary of State Tahesha Way to help voters who are not currently living at their home address because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago
Biden outraises Trump $383M to $248M in September
President Donald Trump was outraised by Democrat Joe Biden in September and is being outgunned financially by his rival with just weeks to go until Election Day.
6 years ago
At hearing on Mariner East safety, plaintiffs say Sunoco’s public awareness plan falls short
The plaintiffs are asking the PUC to investigate if Sunoco’s safety measures protect the public, and, if it finds safety is lacking, to close down the lines.
6 years ago
Pa. says ‘overwhelming majority of ballots’ will be counted three days after Election Day
Pa. Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar said she expects the “overwhelming majority of ballots” to be tabulated three days after Election Day.
6 years ago
Incumbent Perry and challenger DePasquale battle for voters in a divided 10th Congressional District
Democratic challenger and current state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Scott Perry, who has held the position since 2012.
6 years ago
ICE officials use Philly press conference to tout 170 arrests in ‘sanctuary’ cities
'Operation Rise' arrests in Philadelphia, New York, Denver, Seattle, Baltimore, and Washington coincide with the final leg of the presidential campaign.
6 years ago
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering flu shots in Philly
Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'
6 years ago
Pennsylvania sees another big monthly drop in jobless rate
However, the state still has yet to recover many of the jobs lost to the economic impact of the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Influential Camden leader charged for attack at ‘Elite Professionals’ dinner
Bryan Morton is charged with third-degree aggravated assault for allegedly beating Rashan Prailow with a microphone at a weekend dinner.
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