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An employee of the Philadelphia Commissioners Office examines ballots at a satellite election office at Overbrook High School on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Politics & Policy

Trump campaign sues Philadelphia over mail-in voting offices

The lawsuit comes amid Trump claiming that he can only lose the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania if Democrats cheat.

6 years ago

Counselor to the President Hope Hicks walks from Marine One to accompany President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One as he departs Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

Top Trump aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus

Hope Hicks, who serves as counselor to the president and traveled with him to a rally Wednesday, tested positive Thursday, according to an administration official.

6 years ago

People gathered at Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia to hold a vigil for Breonna Taylor on Oct. 1, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Activists urge action on police accountability at Philly vigil for Breonna Taylor

On Thursday night, roughly 150 people gathered at Malcolm X Park for a candlelight vigil to remember Breonna Taylor and demand accountability for police.

6 years ago

Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trumps nominee for the US Supreme Court, looks on during a meeting with Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) on Capitol Hill in Washington, October, 1, 2020. (Olivier Douliery/Pool via AP)
Courts & Law

Barrett opposed ‘abortion on demand,’ raising doubts on Roe

President Donald Trump has nominated Barrett to take the seat of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an abortion-rights supporter who died last month.

6 years ago

Sara Kennely, cleans one of the dining tables at Max's Allegheny Tavern, Thursday, June 4, 2020. The restaurant taped over the surfaces of some tables to restrict seating to maintain social distancing. (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Wolf administration to begin enforcing new restaurant dine-in rules on Monday

Restaurant owners have to agree to abide by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health guidelines, and require mask-wearing and limit seating.

6 years ago

Judah, a high-energy dog at Morris Animal Refuge. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Red Paw pet relief will pass the torch to Philadelphia Fire Dept.

The group has been operating in the region for almost 10 years, and estimates it helps 1,000 animals a year during fires and other disasters.

6 years ago

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers talks to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles. Walt Disney World is the NBA’s home away from home for the foreseeable future. “We’re trying to just live our life,” Rivers said. “Have our best Disney life.” (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Community

76ers set to hire Doc Rivers as new coach

Rivers takes over for Brett Brown, who was fired after the 76ers were swept in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

6 years ago

Airline workers held a rally outside Sen. Bob Casey’s office to raise visibility for impending furloughs earlier this year. (Courtesy of Paul Hartshorn, Jr.)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters

Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.

6 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney
Health

Delaware prepares for possible COVID-19 resurgence

As coronavirus numbers tick up, a new report offers ways to combat a resurgence of cases without shutting down the state.

6 years ago

Passers-by walk past a hiring sign as they enter a Target retail store location, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Westwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Community

U.S. layoffs remain elevated as incomes and spending weaken

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000.

6 years ago

A Devereux facility in Devon, Pa.
Courts & Law

Report: Devereux drops plan to house migrant children at Devon facility

The Philadelphia Inquirer says Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has abandoned the plan to shelter 40 unaccompanied minors at its Devon site.

6 years ago

A security guard sitting by the East Falls election warehouse door; voting machines in the warehouse.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Lax security measures discovered at Philly election warehouse where materials were stolen

Officials say they’re confident vote integrity has not been compromised.

6 years ago

A view of Society Hill taken from inside the Society Hill Towers.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council approves bill allowing down zoning for Society Hill

Included are strict new building-height limits, increased parking requirements, and an end to bonuses and exemptions in the name of historic preservation.

6 years ago

A block of Sansom Street in Center City is closed to traffic for outdoor dining on Sept. 9.
Courts & Law

Appeals court allows Pennsylvania to restrict crowd size

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf may once again enforce size limits on gatherings while it appeals the lower court order.

6 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy
NBC10

Pa. House cancels session after positive coronavirus test

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is in self-isolation while experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms.

6 years ago

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