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A voter arrives at a polling place during the primary election in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Courts & Law

Pa. primary election 2025: Philly and state court races wrapped up with expected outcomes — with 1 exception

Although most winners received endorsements from bar associations and their parties, a candidate for Superior Court advanced with neither.

12 months ago

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Jamie Gauthier sits in front of a microphone
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s zoning board may gain leverage to hold private developers more accountable

A bill moving through City Council would require developers to legally commit to creating affordable housing they’ve promised the community.

12 months ago

Listen 1:11
Dock at the Wilmington port
Urban Planning

Questions arise over progress of $635 million Wilmington port project after Gov. Meyer’s office provides few details

Meyer’s cabinet secretaries skipped a port expansion task force meeting for a second month in a row and required questions in writing.

12 months ago

Listen 1:22
Bruce Springsteen performing on stage with a guitar
Arts & Entertainment

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

The EP features four live songs from his concert in England last week, along with his on-stage comments attacking Trump's “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."

12 months ago

Mike Johnson speaking to reporters
Politics & Policy

Trump’s big tax bill has passed the House. Here’s what’s inside it

The House early Thursday passed a legislative package that combines tax breaks, spending cuts, border security funding and other priorities.

12 months ago

LaMonica McIver speaking to the media
Courts & Law

New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges

The prosecutor’s complaint says McIver attempted to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and pushed into and grabbed ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents.

12 months ago

Pat Dugan hugs his wife
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia district attorney rematch? Despite losing primary, Pat Dugan could challenge Larry Krasner as a Republican in November

More than 6,000 write-in votes for Pat Dugan in the Republican primary qualify him to run as a Republican for DA in November.

12 months ago

Listen 1:08
Municipal building
Politics & Policy

Abington Township, Borough of Rockledge voters pass referendum to fund new middle school

The school district will use a $285 million investment bond to construct the new facility.

12 months ago

Listen 0:46
Parents and students build a library at Forest Hill family school in Camden New Jersey to discuss district cuts to fill a $91 million deficit.
Education

Camden students and parents are rallying against deep school cuts: ‘They don’t care about us’

The cuts, which include hundreds of jobs, will affect essential staff and programs, district families say.

12 months ago

Listen 1:10
Collie Turner holding photos of her grandfather, Joseph C. Stevens,
Science

In Holmesburg, a vacant lot turned sunflower farm offers a place for Philly veterans to rebuild

At the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, Heroic Gardens uses horticultural therapy to support veterans’ mental health.

12 months ago

Listen 5:20
A bike locked up at the Wayne train station
PlanPhilly
Community

Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area

An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.

12 months ago

Listen 1:14
Larry Krasner speaking after winning the primary election
Politics & Policy

Larry Krasner wins Philly DA primary, beating challenger who eclipsed him in campaign contributions and endorsements

Krasner’s strategy to make the campaign about President Trump and national politics appears to have been effective among Philly Democrats.

12 months ago

Listen 1:19
Side by side photos of Richard Bryant and Erica Deuso
Politics & Policy

Erica Deuso wins Downingtown’s Democratic mayoral primary, will face Republican Richard Bryant

Erica Deuso will face Republican Richard Bryant in November’s general election. If elected, she would be Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor.

12 months ago

Listen 0:48
A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Science

FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The rule announced Tuesday will cap the number of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport at 28 apiece per hour.

12 months ago

Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE detention prison, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J,
Politics & Policy

Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

House Democratic leaders decried the criminal case, calling the charge “extreme, morally bankrupt” and lacking “any basis in law or fact.”

12 months ago

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