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Biden campaign: ‘No, football is not boring’
Looking to capitalize on the start of the 2024 NFL draft, the Biden-Harris campaign just released a football-themed ad.
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Listen 1:10Debates to play a major role in Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate election
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election. McCormick is readily accepting.
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At the Jersey Shore, gusts of activity underway by friends and foes of offshore wind energy projects
Eight Jersey Shore beach towns tell state utility regulators that a wind farm proposal is more expensive than thought and will cost economic activity by driving away tourists.
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Hundreds marched through Center City on Thursday, stopping at Philly campuses and City Hall, calling for a permanent ceasefire and demanding local divestment from Israel.
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Listen 1:48Opera Philadelphia’s new leader comes into the office from the stage
The famed countertenor plans to keep performing while leading the opera company.
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Listen 0:59Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity but decision’s timing is unclear
The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.
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Penn Relays, Mexican Week, Zepparella, VinylCon! and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:32Looking for a home in the Philly area this spring? Good luck
Prospective homebuyers still face an uphill battle finding a house in the Philly area. High prices and mortgage rates continue to be a burden.
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Listen 9:34Legislation banning guns on college campuses advances out of Del. House committee
The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.
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Listen :58Delaware’s oldest child care center gets federal funds to support $7 million reconstruction
Since 1890, St. Michael's School and Nursery has been serving families in Wilmington. Now the historic facility is undergoing major renovations.
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Listen 1:16World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
The human rights organization's annual report says powerful governments, including the U.S., Russia and China, have led a global disregard for international rules and values.
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Ambivalence and protest votes: Pa. primary exposes challenges for Biden, Trump in race for president
Less than 18% of registered voters in Philly voted in Tuesday’s election — considerably lower than the 20–25% usually seen on primary day.
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Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up
A redesigned form on the outside of mail-in ballot envelopes didn't prevent some voters from failing to complete it accurately, meaning some primary votes won't count.
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Firefighters fully contain Wharton State Forest fire that burned hundreds of acres
The wildfire burned 510 acres before it was declared fully contained.
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Photo essay: Primary Election Day 2024 in the Philly region
Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.
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