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Community

Jenkintown Police Benevolent Association issues vote of ‘no confidence’ in police chief

Borough officials are defending the police chief as Jenkintown explores dismantling its police department to cut costs.

10 months ago

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Pennsylvania state Capitol building
Courts & Law

Pa. Gov. signs bill aimed at protecting federal judges

Gov. Shapiro signed legislation prohibiting the release of personal information about federal judges if it is aimed at causing harm.

10 months ago

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a redacted email
Politics & Policy

‘Right to know’: Progressives hope next Delaware governor will push for more government transparency

Open government advocates say a new governor and potentially more progressive lawmakers would provide a unique opportunity for more transparency.

10 months ago

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First lady Jill Biden joins volunteers at PSEA phone bank in West Chester, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 (Amanda Fitzpatrick/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

First lady Jill Biden calls educators to rally Harris-Walz vote in Philly suburbs

The first lady joined a phone bank to gain support for educators and greeted supporters at Montgomery County Community College.

10 months ago

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James Ballinghoff speaks
Community

Philadelphia police issue arrest warrant for driver accused of hitting 3 nurses at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Philadelphia police and the district attorney’s office say they’ve identified the driver who struck nurses and a gunshot victim Oct. 12 outside Penn Presbyterian.

10 months ago

Group looks at the results of a poll on a TV
Community

6 key takeaways from the latest poll on Latino voters in battleground states

More than 70% of Latino voters in battleground states plan to vote in this election, according to the survey.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia Orchestra pianist Kiyoko Takeuti
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Orchestra is packing for China, and voting in advance

Musicians of the orchestra made a public display of absentee voting to encourage others to make a plan.

10 months ago

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A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Weather

Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water

The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.

10 months ago

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Delaware County secured drop box
Politics & Policy

In Pennsylvania, am I allowed to drop off a ballot for another voter?

If a Pennsylvania voter has a disability and needs assistance returning their ballot, they can designate someone to drop it off for them.

10 months ago

school children at a protest
Arts & Entertainment

Young filmmakers document gun violence in Philly’s Kensington neighborhood

Student filmmakers from North Philadelphia document gun violence in a new PBS documentary airing tonight on WHYY-TV 12.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson
Community

Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the entire coaching staff will return next season.

10 months ago

Property owned by Frosty Valley Farms
Politics & Policy

‘Not a farmer’: Senate candidate David McCormick receives tax breaks for property in Columbia County

A state law was designed to help farmers keep their land amid rising property values. Why is David McCormick who himself says “is not a farmer,” benefitting?

10 months ago

Black bear in the woods
Community
6abc

New Jersey’s controversial black bear hunting season begins

Officials had hoped to harvest 20 percent of the population during the regular hunting period.

10 months ago

Skeletons and skulls sit in graves
Science

50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons.

10 months ago

Pa. capitol building
Politics & Policy

1-seat Democratic margin has Pennsylvania House control up for grabs in fall voting

Democrats go into the election with a one-seat House majority, while in the Senate, Republicans have 28 seats and therefore majority control.

10 months ago

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