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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.
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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
Listen 4:29Thousands of volunteers to help Pa. voters, protect against intimidation on Election Day
The Pennsylvania Election Protection Coalition will station about 2,000 volunteers at polling sites to answer questions about election rules and to ensure every vote counts.
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Biden works to boost Black turnout in ‘critical’ battleground Pa.
Biden’s Sunday swing through Philadelphia highlights increasing Democratic focus on the Keystone State.
6 years ago
US vote to shape how world warms as climate pact exit looms
The U.S. is out of the Paris climate agreement on Nov. 4. Experts say the outcome will determine to some degree just how hot and nasty the world will get in the future.
6 years ago
Biden makes final pitch to voters in Philly: There’s ‘too much on the line’ to sit out election
With only two days until Election Day, Biden made his closing argument to voters in the parking lot of a Wynnefield Heights church.
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When death seems everywhere: Some coping suggestions
Here are some examples from a variety of different perspectives of how to take care of yourself and not get too stressed out during a stressful and sometimes tragic time.
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GOTV efforts kick into high gear with bike rides and more across Philly
In 2016, Pennsylvania went to Trump by just 44,000 votes. Those doing outreach ahead of the election have one message: Every vote in the commonwealth counts.
6 years ago
Beavers and sturgeon and bass, oh my! What wildlife tells us about watershed health
Across the region, WHYY readers and listeners report an increase in wildlife in and around their local waterways. Is that a good sign for the watershed?
6 years ago
Listen 1:08How one South Jersey county processes and tallies votes
Camden County shows how a mail-in ballot is processed once it is received. The process is similar in other New Jersey counties.
6 years ago
Turn clocks back, and use end of daylight saving time to improve household safety
Pa. Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is emphasizing the importance of ensuring smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries, to save lives.
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Court-ordered robocalls sent to ‘electoral terror’ victims
Another round of robocalls to try and correct an earlier campaign of voter intimidation has been ordered by the courts.
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