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Neighbors in the crossfire: Solving the problem
Gun violence has taken over 300 lives in Philadelphia this year. Politicians and community leaders consider how to solve the problem in part 3 of our conversation.
6 years ago
Judge dismisses suit by top Pa. senator’s campaign against Spotlight PA journalist, others
The lawsuit, which Scarnati’s campaign could attempt to refile, could pose a chilling effect on journalists’ and the public’s access to public records.
6 years ago
Some Philly COVID-19 survivors reject the president’s downplaying of the virus
More than 210,000 Americans have died from the disease, including 1,817 in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Pelosi out to block Trump if disputed election ends in House
Pelosi is openly working to block President Donald Trump's advantage if, as he has suggested, he ties up the results of the Nov. 3 election.
6 years ago
Ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death freed on $1 million bond
According to court documents, Derek Chauvin posted $1 million bond.
6 years ago
Krasner says anyone who tries to intimidate Philly voters will ‘find themselves in jail’
Krasner didn’t detail specific threats at Philly for Election Day, but the DA’s task force is deploying a month early and ready to prosecute cases of voter intimidation.
6 years ago
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.
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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.
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