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Penn students, community members protest disinvestment in West Philly
A protest kicked off in Malcolm X Park organized by a new group called Enough is Enough.
6 years ago
By bike, by car, by trolley: Free and discounted rides for Philly voters on Election Day
Ride-hailing companies, local nonprofits and union organizations are all pitching in to help voters get to their ballot drop boxes and polling sites on Tuesday.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Officials advise residents ‘don’t travel’
New Jersey officials advise residents to not travel as the state has exceeded more than 1,000 cases on a daily basis for the last several weeks.
6 years ago
Federal judge: ‘Johnny Doc’ will face separate trials on embezzlement and corruption
A judge has ruled the John Dougherty case will be divided into two trials because a single proceeding would “unduly prejudice” the defendants in the case.
6 years ago
Delaware oil spill cleanup inches closer to completion; source remains unknown
Crews have collected more than 75 tons of oil that fouled Delaware’s coast after a spill near Broadkill Beach two weeks ago.
6 years ago
What should Philly expect after the city releases the Walter Wallace Jr. bodycam footage?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WHYY’s community contributors and engagement editor Chris Norris about the Walter Wallace Jr. footage.
6 years ago
Listen 5:58Pa. officials push back on Trump demand for quick election call
President Trump has baselessly claimed that officials shouldn’t continue to sort through ballots after election day.
6 years ago
Philly officials prepared for Election Day ‘shenanigans,’ promise safety at the polls
Prosecutors, elected officials and police stood outside a Philly recreation center to deliver one message: Anyone eligible to vote on Tuesday will be able to do so safely.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Bring a COVID kit to vote says state Health Secretary
Over the last week in Pennsylvania, there have been five days with more than 2,000 new cases reported per day.
6 years ago
Justice Department to dispatch election monitors to Philadelphia, other jurisdictions
Philadelphia is among 43 jurisdictions where DOJ staff will monitor voting on Election Day.
6 years ago
6 key questions going into the 2020 presidential election
Key questions linger as the final votes are cast and counted in Tuesday's contest between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
6 years ago
Trump threatens to fire Fauci as COVID-19 cases surge
Trump expressed frustration that the surging cases of a virus that has killed more than 231,000 people in the United States remains in the news.
6 years ago
Kenney, Deeley pen open letter to Philly voters: ‘Stay calm’
City leaders urge residents to remain patient ahead of Election Day amid increasing focus on the Philly region and Keystone State, as well as concerns over voter intimidation
6 years ago
Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for first place
A pair of two-win teams fighting for first place in the weak NFC East in Week 8 put on a sloppy performance fit for the preseason instead of prime time.
6 years ago
Child care centers fill the void for Delaware students learning remotely
State officials are grateful to the facilities who stepped up for school-age kids, and have allocated $1 million in grants to help centers defray costs.
6 years ago
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