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The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester Housing Authority appoints Cindy Thompson as new CEO. The embattled agency says ex-leader had a ‘planned retirement’

The Chester Housing Authority did not consult first-term Mayor Stefan Roots before appointing a new housing director.

11 months ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Here’s where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on key issues, from democracy and immigration to tariffs and trade

The outcome of the presidential race could drastically change the tax code, abortion access and U.S. commitments made to curb the damage caused by climate change.

11 months ago

Sen. George Helmy takes oath of office
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate

New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat Bob Menendez.

11 months ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speak
Politics & Policy

The Harris-Trump debate in Philly becomes the 2024 election’s latest landmark event

The first early ballots of the presidential race will go out just hours after the debate at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.

11 months ago

Sheryl Lee Ralph speaking behind a podium
Politics & Policy

10,000 women expected to gather in Philly for women’s conference 2 days after presidential election

Ahead of the upcoming presidential debate, discussion about this year’s Pennsylvania Conference for Women leans toward the significance of a possible first female president.

11 months ago

Dito van Reigersberg on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Spies, breakups and thick glasses: Philly’s Pig Iron Theatre obsesses over Aimee Mann in ‘Poor Judge’

A cast of seven Aimee Mann clones populate Dito van Reigersberg’s return to Pig Iron Theatre.

11 months ago

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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo (right) led a fireside chat with Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, during the ninth World Heritage City Celebration at the Crystal Team Room on Sept. 5, 2024. Hilferty was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Global Leadership Honoree. Philadelphia was selected as America’s first World Heritage City in 2015, which denotes its global significance and cultural influence.
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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration

At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.

11 months ago

James Earl Jones
Community

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.

11 months ago

In 2023, the School District of Philadelphia announced that Frankford High School was expected to remain closed the following school year due to damaged asbestos. (6abc)
PlanPhilly
Education

‘They should be able to breathe clean air’: Pa. spends $75 million to fix lead, asbestos and mold in schools

Of the districts receiving money, the School District of Philadelphia, where damaged asbestos has repeatedly shuttered schools, received the maximum grant amount.

11 months ago

Larry Krasner speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Protecting the vote in Philly: City leaders lay out plans to ensure a fair election

District Attorney Larry Krasner vowed to prosecute anyone who attempts to impede the election process in any way, and said he’s done it before.

11 months ago

students leaving school
Education

McCall Elementary School will close early ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate at the National Constitution Center

McCall students will have lunch before the 12:39 p.m. dismissal, and any after-school programming or activities will be canceled.

11 months ago

Construction site
Education

The last beam is in place at New Jersey’s first veterinary school on Rowan University’s campus

Officials signed the final beam 11 months before the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes its first class.

11 months ago

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speak
Politics & Policy

Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump

Kamala Harris steps onto the presidential general election debate stage for the first time Tuesday. But she has plenty of experience to draw on as she takes on Donald Trump.

11 months ago

Velda Jones-Potter and John Carney
Politics & Policy

Delaware election 2024: Here’s what to expect in Wilmington’s mayoral race

There is no Republican challenger, so whoever wins the primary election will be the next mayor of Wilmington.

11 months ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester Housing Authority executive director quits amid agency turmoil

Steven Fischer led the Chester Housing Authority out of a period of corruption and mismanagement — only for the agency to fall back on bad habits.

11 months ago

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