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Elon Musk speaks onstage
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk’s $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court

A state judge let both sides debate their grievances in a hearing skipped by the world's richest man.

10 months ago

A skeleton is seen dancing from a West Philly porch
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween haunts, ‘Hamilton’ and André 3000 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 31 - Nov. 3: Robert Cray Band in Delaware, Halloween hijinks in Philly and its burbs and a “haunted” ship tour in South Jersey are among the weekend’s highlights.

10 months ago

Listen 5:31
Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

Senate candidates battle over fentanyl as it claims thousands of victims in Pa. each year

Bob Casey and David McCormick have accused each other of contributing to the scourge that is on track to kill 5,000 people in Pennsylvania this year.

10 months ago

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Amy Lawson, a fifth-grade teacher at Silver Lake Elementary School in Middletown, Del., helps student Melody Fritz with an English language arts lesson Oct. 1, 2013.
Education

Better pay, cultural competency part of 10-year plan to improve Delaware schools

A recent survey underscores the need for better teacher compensation, professional development in cultural competency and universal early childhood care in Delaware.

10 months ago

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Donald Trump's face
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

No ‘seat at the table’: Why Philly-area environmental justice activists fear a Trump win

“With a Harris-Walz administration, we will at least have a seat at the table,” one activist said. “With a Trump administration, there won't be a table.”

10 months ago

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a tree in a lot on the 3000 block of Wharton Street in South Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘The system needs to be blown up’: Critics tell lawmakers Philly’s Land Bank needs change

While the Land Bank has disposed of hundreds of public parcels, its processes are widely considered too complex, opaque and slow.

10 months ago

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a sign reads EARLY VOTE TODAY THIS JAWN MATTERS
Politics & Policy

A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election

Two videos circulating on social media on Wednesday are falsely claiming they show wrongdoing around voting in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.

10 months ago

Darlene Trappier speaks
Community

Burlington County breaks ground on its first emergency shelter

The new shelter to help those with emergency housing needs will take 16–20 months to build.

10 months ago

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The exterior of a new rail car
Urban Planning

NJ Transit unveils new multi-level, high-tech rail cars

After NJ Transit’s delay-plagued “summer of hell,” the agency unveils new multi-level rail cars to boost customer satisfaction.

10 months ago

Worker processes mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

Judge orders Bucks County to extend mail ballot deadline following Trump legal challenge

Bucks County voters can now request mail ballots and access on-demand mail voting at the county’s three voter services offices until close of business Friday.

10 months ago

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick speaks outside a Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Politics & Policy

McCormick led ‘toxic’ work environment, according to former hedge fund coworkers

In interviews with WHYY News, former employees at Bridgewater Associates say that David McCormick presided over a “toxic” work environment where sexual harassment was common.

10 months ago

A screenshot from the PPA ad shows Broad Street
Community

Speed-enforcement cameras coming to Broad Street next year, PPA ads warn

Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Rich Lazer told WHYY News the public service announcements show the impact of deadly accidents on families in Philadelphia.

10 months ago

Listen 1:09
Indian River High football team in the commercial
Education

‘Brand new era’: Delaware athletes can now make money from ads, but one high school went way too far

The state has relaxed its ban on endorsements, but the longtime prohibition against players in uniform and on school property remains.

10 months ago

Listen 1:59
Charito Morales leads a group of student volunteers who were looking to register people to vote
Community

‘No somos ninguna basura’: Philly-area Puerto Ricans react to ‘racist’ joke at Trump rally

Philly Puerto Ricans on both sides of the political spectrum condemned a comedian’s remarks — and said it could have an impact at the polls.

10 months ago

Listen 1:08
Chinita Bradshaw
PlanPhilly
Community

‘We need our library’: Nicetown-Tioga branch reopens after 6-month closure due to earthquake damage

After a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in April, inspectors declared the building unsafe. The branch reopened just in time to serve as a polling place for the election.

10 months ago

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