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Politics & Policy

Partisan or nonpartisan? Voters in West Windsor, N.J. will settle the question on Election Day

Voters in West Windsor, New Jersey will decide on Election Day whether they want to keep their election system nonpartisan.

11 months ago

Fluids are controlled in an operating room in a hospital.
Health

ACA open enrollment kicks off Nov. 1 in Pa., N.J. and Del. Here’s what you need to know

This year’s open enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2025 includes boosted tax credits and new eligibility for DACA recipients.

11 months ago

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Community

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal straw inside the now-recalled tumblers can cut a user’s mouth and/or fingers.

11 months ago

Cornel West speaking at a rally
Politics & Policy

Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballot

Justice Samuel Alito refused his emergency appeal in a brief order Thursday. Alito handles appeals originating in Pennsylvania.

11 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules

The national and state Republican parties are appealing a Pennsylvania court ruling that would relax the rules for mail ballots.

11 months ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

GOP voters in Delaware voice hope election signals new direction for U.S.

Republican voters in Delaware cite the economy and high prices for consumer products as top concerns heading into next week’s election.

11 months ago

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Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops' conductor for more than three decades, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was 89. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

No Name no more: The name ‘Philly Pops’ is bestowed upon the No Name Pops

The family of the late Peter Nero has given the brand “Philly Pops” to the start-up orchestra.

11 months ago

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Elon Musk speaks
Politics & Policy

A Chester County man signed Elon Musk’s $100 petition. He hasn’t gotten paid yet

The America PAC promises to issue all payments for signing giveaway petitions by Nov. 30, but some have grown tired of waiting.

11 months ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas in City Council chambers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council takes first step toward approving Sixers’ arena proposal

Council has yet to vote on the legislative package introduced last week that would authorize the Sixers to build the controversial development.

11 months ago

Donald Trump dancing on stage
Politics & Policy

Investigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformation

Lancaster County's Republican DA said election workers raised concerns about two sets of voter registration applications due to what she described as numerous similarities.

11 months ago

A close-up of a skeleton in Philadelphia.
Community

Philly named one of the best cities for Halloween, according to a new report

Philadelphia placed high on the list for one of the best cities to celebrate Halloween, according to a new report.

11 months ago

Listen 1:10
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Forty-fore! Eagles get rare opportunity to play golf with former president Barack Obama

Quarterback Jalen Hurts was not permitted to actually play golf, per terms of his $255 million contract.

11 months ago

Casey and McCormick at the debate
Politics & Policy

The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records

The election will test the down-ballot strength of both parties in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

11 months ago

Members of Philadelphia's largest city workers union
Community
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Members of Philadelphia’s largest city workers union vote to authorize strike

The more than 9,000 city employees represented by AFSCME District Council 33 have been working without a contract since July.

11 months ago

Elon Musk speaks onstage
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk’s $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court

A state judge let both sides debate their grievances in a hearing skipped by the world's richest man.

11 months ago

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