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Pennsylvania researchers see tick population and related diseases ticking up
The state's Tick Research Lab, based at East Stroudsburg University, has recorded more than twice as many ticks this May compared to the same time last year.
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Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here’s what to know
The president cited national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a policy of his first term that will mostly affect people from Africa and the Middle East.
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Hillary Clinton makes surprise visit to Philly, talks foreign policy at forum with Pa. voters
Clinton talked trade, tariffs and Taiwan. Although she never mentioned President Trump, she warned that the U.S. is “giving away our power.”
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It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor’s race tests Democrats’ efforts to win back Latinos
The election highlights the challenges in traditionally blue areas where the party’s decline in this racial demographic has been more pronounced than in battleground states.
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Glioblastoma has been deadly and hard to treat, but researchers say they’ve made progress with bivalent CAR T-cell therapy delivered directly into the brain.
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Listen 1:21First Amendment battle pits Philadelphia Gas Works against climate advocates in rate hike case
Philadelphia Gas Works says it is seeking facts in the rate hike case. Climate advocates say the utility is trampling on First Amendment rights.
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Listen 2:48Officials say unscrupulous stores are illegally selling intoxicating products, but merchants say the bill goes too far. Lawmakers are working on a revision.
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Philadelphia’s Odunde Festival connects culture and history across 15 blocks of the city
The Odunde Festival celebrated 50 years in Philadelphia on Sunday with live music and traditional cuisine.
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House Speaker Joanna McClinton joins Q&A with Pennsylvania voters during America in One Room event
The questions pertained to actual proposals before the state legislature on issues like voting rights and reintegration for people formerly incarcerated.
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The Public Education Funding Commission still has to determine how to weigh additional funding to schools for low-income students and English language learners.
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Portrait of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wins national award
The Portrait Society of America awarded the painting of Nutter first place in its 2025 international portrait competition.
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Listen 1:02WHYY News’ Black Men in Media Summit offered glimpse into a changing industry
Award-winning media professionals shared industry insights and offered professional guidance on how to succeed in a volatile media landscape.
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ACLU sues Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over agreement to assist in ICE arrests
Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will improve public safety, but activists and community members disagree.
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Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights
A Black worker who was let go from his job in Pennsylvania claimed he was fired after working there for a month because of a previous felony drug conviction.
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The sculpture will be displayed at the pier through June. Visit Philadelphia is seeking public input on its permanent location.
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