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57 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave
Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.
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Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness
Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.
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Listen 1:03‘He was a visionary’: Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has died
Purzycki led the effort to dramatically overhaul the Wilmington Riverfront into a thriving residential and business district.
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Bob Harvie wins Democratic primary for Pa.’s 1st Congressional District
Harvie will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick this fall in one of several key contests that Democrats hope will gain them a majority in the U.S. House.
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Listen 1:01Pa. election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know
Among the closely watched U.S. House races: The 3rd Congressional District in Philly and the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County.
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Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results
See full results, including for contested primary races like the 1st Congressional District in Bucks County and the 3rd Congressional District in Philadelphia.
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Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years
Gov. Matt Meyer fired former DEFAC chair Mike Houghton days after WHYY News reported on concerns he had over a lack of data.
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Listen 1:19The primary could have nationwide implications if Democrats want to flip the U.S. House in November, and has gained national pressure from both parties.
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Forklanding Road Bridge in Burlington County is under repair. Here’s what commuters need to know
The 120-year-old, single-lane bridge connecting Cinnaminson and Maple Shade was rated “structurally deficient.”
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Historic Wilmington church damaged in massive fire
Faith leaders, residents and elected officials gathered in Wilmington after a fire destroyed much of the historic Mother African Union Church.
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3rd District candidates rack up high-profile endorsements in the final stretch
High-profile progressives like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have lined up to endorse Chris Rabb while party faithful stand behind Sharif Street.
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Philly DA, city commissioners team up for election-security task force
The biannual event will feature county detectives and assistant district attorneys fielding calls about Election Day issues.
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A Philly lawmaker’s bill would rein in utility profits: ‘The entire system is out of whack’
The bill’s supporters say it would align investor-owned utility profits with typical Wall Street earnings. Utilities say it would threaten infrastructure investment.
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Listen 1:04Henry Tetlow helped shape America’s cosmetics industry with more affordable — less caustic — face powders before his company collapsed into a family feud.
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Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027.
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