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Review of Pa. primary prompts elections agency to seek changes
The review of the primary argues the Legislature should permit ballots to be counted as long as they arrive in county election offices by the Friday after the election.
6 years ago
Thousands of new homes in development as Philly economy restarts
Developers have proposed thousands of new housing units in Philadelphia, signaling confidence in urban living. Affordable housing efforts also stand to benefit.
6 years ago
‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters. Now, they are mobilized and demanding an overdue return on their investment.
6 years ago
Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19
Pederson, 52, is the second NFL head coach to test positive for the novel coronavirus.
6 years ago
Tropical Storm Warnings as Isaias moves toward our region
Drenching rain could bring flooding from the coasts as Tropical Storm Isaias moves into the Lehigh Valley region.
6 years ago
Uncle Bobbie’s opened to build community. Now that community is helping it reopen
Marc Lamont Hill’s Germantown coffee shop and bookstore, which was designed to build community in the largely Black neighborhood, is set to reopen after multiple break-ins.
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Listen 2:12‘Buffer Your Stream’ program asks Pa. landowners to plant trees, boost water quality
Worried about water quality in your stream? Plant a tree next to it, the DCNR says. Stream buffers reduce soil erosion and filter chemical runoff.
6 years ago
Listen 1:04‘You have these stories’: Philly first to launch national program to diversify media industry
This summer, PhillyCAM became the first to launch a new national pre-apprenticeship program to create a pipeline of diverse talent in TV, film and news.
6 years ago
Trenton Water Works fourth acting director in less than a year is now on the job
Mark Lavenberg begins the job with a full agenda that includes convincing Trenton City Council to fund legally-mandated improvements.
6 years ago
Protests in the long term: How is a lasting legacy cemented?
The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s achieved monumental changes over 15 years, including landmark federal laws. Yet racism and discrimination remain pervasive.
6 years ago
Tropical Storm Watch up for Philly region as Isaias heads north
Forecasters with the National Weather Service said the biggest concern for the Philadelphia region is heavy rain that could lead to flooding on Tuesday.
6 years ago
SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years
It was the first splashdown by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
6 years ago
2nd round of powerful storms could bring more flooding, tornado threats
Heavy rain and winds look to be the biggest threat, but a tornado can't be ruled out.
6 years ago
MIS-C: Doctors make progress on COVID-related illness affecting kids
While doctors say they have more information on how to treat MIS-C, it's still a mystery why some children get it and others don't.
6 years ago
Listen 2:26Ruling renews fairness debate in Boston Marathon bomber case
Even as the ruling opened old wounds, it raised familiar questions about whether Tsarnaev can receive a fair hearing in the city where the bombs exploded.
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