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West Chester University to continue remote instruction through spring 2021
WCU President Christopher Fiorentino pointed to continuing spikes in COVID-19 cases across the country as one of the reasons behind the school’s decision.
6 years ago
Fact-checking President Trump’s charges about voter fraud and mail-in ballots in N.J.
The system isn’t perfect, but voting by mail in New Jersey is far, far safer than the president’s ‘evidence’ suggests.
6 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to Trump’s ‘bad things’ comment
Tamara Russell aka Revive P.O.C hits the streets of Philadelphia to get residents' reactions to President Donald Trump’s disparaging remarks about the City of Brotherly Love.
6 years ago
Listen 4:30Appeals court: Trump must turn over taxes to prosecutor
A district court judge had rejected renewed efforts to invalidate a subpoena that the office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. issued to Trump’s accounting firm.
6 years ago
Despite new virus cases, Philadelphia schools ‘committed’ to November reopening, district says
On Tuesday, the city’s health department reported a “substantial increase” in daily case counts of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Coronavirus leads two prime Atlantic City restaurants to close
The two eateries combined employed more than 100 people. Employees were notified late Monday that the businesses would not reopen.
6 years ago
Delaware judge asked to allow counting of late mail ballots
Delaware law has long required that absentee ballots be received by the time polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
6 years ago
Judges nixes GOP bid to stop New Jersey mail-in ballots
The two major political parties are embroiled in dozens of lawsuits across the country over issues including mail-in ballots, ballot drop boxes, witness requirements and more.
6 years ago
Survey: Center City restaurants’ recovery boosted by outdoor seating
The numbers are in: More outdoor seating has helped Center City rebound and appears key to a sustained recovery of Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown.
6 years ago
As Kamala Harris takes debate stage, South Asian voters are flexing political muscle
Some South Asian voters are growing more engaged because U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is the VP nominee. But the population is politically diverse.
6 years ago
Murals sprout in LOVE Park urging Philadelphians to vote
The artists of “To the Polls” use hot-button words and images to make their case for the importance of voting.
6 years ago
Philadelphia is suing Pennsylvania so the city can enact stronger gun control laws
The legal action comes as local lawmakers struggle to combat rising violence, with homicides hitting a decade-long high.
6 years ago
Listen 2:43How to vote in person safely when Pa. isn’t requiring masks at the polls
Pa. won’t require masks at the polls like it does in other public places, but counties and voters can take steps to ensure safe in-person voting during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Philly firefighters protest union’s Trump endorsement again as union brass cancels meeting
IAFF Local 22 members again protest the union's endorsement of Trump, balking at union boss’ decision to cancel meeting.
6 years ago
Biden draws parallels to Gettysburg in campaign speech calling for unity
In a 20-minute speech in Gettysburg Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden framed the ongoing election as a “battle for the soul of the nation.”
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