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Voters walk along the steps of the York County Courthouse on June 1, 2020, to deposit their ballots in a drop box ahead of the Pennsylvania primary. (Kate Landis/PA Post)
Politics & Policy

‘There’s a sense of urgency:’ Many Pa. voters are hand-delivering their mail ballots

“People don’t trust mailing in their ballots, and I can’t blame them."

6 years ago

In this Nov. 28, 2015, file photo, Tommy Lawson looks out into rows of Christmas trees as his family browses for their tree at the John T Nieman Nursery in Hamilton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Lifestyle

Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table

If ever there were a year when people could use the comfort of a big holiday dinner, this is it. Yet in 2020, a joyful meal around a crowded table is a high risk situation.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a NBC Town Hall at Pérez Art Museum, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

NBC holds fast to dueling town halls despite celebrity anger

NBC News isn't backing down from its decision to schedule President Trump for a town hall in the same time slot that his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, is speaking on ABC.

6 years ago

Customers sit and eat in a converted parking spot outside of Flannel, a restaurant in Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Igloos allowed, fires in a barrel banned: Philly rules on winter outdoor dining

Winterized outdoor dining must be in compliance with existing coronavirus safety measures, such as maintaining six feet of distance between tables.

6 years ago

Tarana Burke marches with others at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2017
Community

On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

As the #MeToo movement marks its third anniversary, founder Tarana Burke is working to make sure it remains inclusive and reclaims its original intent.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden arrives to participate in a town hall with moderator ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

At Constitution Center, Biden addresses COVID, Supreme Court and ‘94 crime bill

Biden’s town hall in Philadelphia will be moderated by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. President Trump is participating in his own, separate town hall in Miami, hosted by NBC.

6 years ago

More widespread testing and adherence to COVID-19 safety measures, such as masking and distancing, are necessary to prevent a resurgence in cases in Northeastern states, said Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force Wednesday. (Min Xian / WPSU)
Health
WITF

Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘silent spread’ in northeastern states during visit to State College

She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during his 2021 budget address
Politics & Policy

N.J. coronavirus recovery: State recovers more than half of pandemic job losses

New Jersey has regained 467,000 jobs since April, shortly after the coronavirus pandemic began thrashing the state’s economy.

6 years ago

Sen. Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Biden campaign finds 3rd virus link; Harris suspends travel

Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday to North Carolina for events encouraging voters to cast early ballots.

6 years ago

A Community FoodBank of New Jersey distribution event during the coronavirus pandemic
Community
NJ Spotlight

N.J. food banks build stockpiles, bracing for a COVID-19 winter

One executive fears a "perfect storm" with higher demand amid the possibility of more business closures and job losses.

6 years ago

Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., stands with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, in front of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, during the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Kevin Dietsch/Pool via AP)
Courts & Law

GOP pushes Barrett’s nomination ahead, Dems decry ‘sham’

Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to take the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg seems inevitable, as even some Senate Democrats acknowledged.

6 years ago

A mailbox decorated with orange flowers
Arts & Entertainment

Mailing your ballot in Philly? Follow the flowers

A get out the vote campaign dresses up postal boxes in Philadelphia with large-scale flower arrangements.

6 years ago

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Stephanie Reid places a doorhanger about the census on a resident's house
Community

With hours until portal closes, Philly census advocates make one final push for an accurate count

Census advocates in the city woke up Wednesday morning ready to begin a final two-day push to boost Philly’s 56% response rate, which is down six points from a decade ago.

6 years ago

Stephen Starr (left) hands out food to voters as part of the “Fuel the Vote” effort
Community

‘Fuel the Vote’: Philly restaurants team up to feed voters at satellite election offices

Chef Michael Solomonov and Stephen Starr are among the Philly restaurateurs working together to feed voters at the city’s satellite election offices on Thursday.

6 years ago

A skeleton sits outside Ali Baba restaurant in Newark
Community

As weather turns colder, Delaware restaurants get help to add heaters for outdoor dining

Restaurants in New Castle County can apply for up to $5,000 in grant money to make their outdoor dining areas warmer as the weather turns colder.

6 years ago

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