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Is David Oh the future of Philadelphia’s Republican Party?
How a narrow Election Day win could portend a changing fate for Philadelphia Republicans.
7 years ago
The 3-second rule: Philly is giving Center City buses a teeny jump start
Skipping people in line is rude, but for SEPTA it may be a way to improve bus service.
7 years ago
Philly Men Are Cookin’, two film fests and Veterans Day activities in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Two film festivals kick off, jazz music royalty celebrate an 80th anniversary, and a prestigious Philly crafts show returns in this week’s “Things To Do.”
7 years ago
Listen 5:16More than 100 Philly parks to be cleaned and greened by people who love them
On Saturday, November 9, more than 100 parks in Philadelphia will be cleaned, greened, and celebrated during the annual Love Your Park Fall Service Day.
7 years ago
Could memes be our best weapon against internet bots? Del. researchers want to find out
Half of all internet traffic is estimated to be bots. Researchers at the University of Delaware hope to deploy memes in the effort to defeat them.
7 years ago
Philly officials praise new voting machines, promise to fix ‘significant wrinkles’ for 2020
The city says issues with new voting machines were expected. They plan to look into complaints and fix them for the 2020 election.
7 years ago
Prosecutors, defense debate Sean Kratz’s role in brutal 2017 Bucks County murders
Kratz is accused of murdering a young man on a Bucks County farm and helping his cousin burn and bury two more. He faces life in prison if convicted.
7 years ago
Penn Medicine doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the U.S.
The first attempt in the United States to use a gene editing tool called CRISPR against cancer seems safe in the three patients who have had it so far.
7 years ago
Councilmember David Oh says he speaks for Asian Americans. Did that help him win?
Oh claims he’s able to speak to and for the Asian American community in Philadelphia. But does that claim check out? And if so, was it the reason for his election night win?
7 years ago
What you need to know ahead of Sean Kratz’s trial in the Bucks County killings
Kratz is charged with three counts of first-degree murder. He rejected a plea deal that resulted in cousin Cosmo DiNardo serving four life sentences.
7 years ago
Rent control, ending Philly’s 10-year tax abatement: Welcome to City Council 2020
City Council wields significant power over zoning and land use decisions. With new members joining the legislative body, Philly’s development climate is likely to shift.
7 years ago
Fishtowners band together to fight ‘construction destruction,’ work with L&I
Those living in the neighborhood formed a Facebook group, and work with the city’s Department of Licenses & Inspections to fight irresponsible contractors.
7 years ago
Bucking national trend, Republicans make gains in New Jersey election
New Jersey Republicans appeared to defend their Assembly seats in a handful of competitive races and make gains in both houses of the Legislature.
7 years ago
In historic win, Democrats take Delaware County Council in a ‘clean sweep’
Democrats swept the election for Delaware County Council and district attorney, taking control of county politics for the first time in 150 years.
7 years ago
Pa. voters approve Marsy’s Law by wide margin, but legal challenge could block it
It could take a year or longer to resolve whether victims’ rights measure is constitutional.
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