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Dr. Audrey Evans
Arts & Entertainment

Film on Dr. Audrey Evans, CHOP oncologist and founder of Ronald McDonald House, will be screened this weekend

Dr. Audrey Evans is the subject of new biopic “Audrey’s Children,” a film set and shot in Philadelphia and written and produced by Philadelphians.

12 months ago

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw, side-by-side photos
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: New Jersey’s U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw

Six candidates are running for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate seat vacated by Bob Menendez after his bribery conviction.

12 months ago

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Christ Church steeple
Politics & Policy

Two historic Philadelphia churches offer lessons for an America divided today and in its infancy

Church members see the role of their congregation as crucial, a beacon ahead of a contentious presidential election in Pennsylvania.

12 months ago

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Papillion, Neb.
Politics & Policy

‘Fascist’ Trump has no plan, Gov. Tim Walz says in interview with WHYY News

Gov. Tim Walz is back in Pennsylvania with stops planned in Scranton and Allentown ahead of another Harris visit to Philly on Sunday.

12 months ago

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Brian Munroe and Dan McPhillips, side-by-side photos
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe and Republican challenger Dan McPhillips

Dan McPhillips is challenging Democratic incumbent state Rep. Brian Munroe in a face-off that could determine which party controls the state House.

12 months ago

Camden County commissioner director, Louis Cappelli
Health

‘Clinic on wheels’: Cooper Health takes substance use treatment on the road with new mobile van in Camden

The van was funded with Camden County’s opioid settlement dollars.

12 months ago

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Kyle Evans Gay and Ruth Briggs King, side-by-side photos
Politics & Policy

Kyle Evans Gay and Ruth Briggs King are fighting for votes to become Delaware’s next lieutenant governor

Delaware is one of 17 states that elect their lieutenant governor separately from the governor. Both candidates have been state legislators.

12 months ago

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This is an official Pennsylvania mail-in ballot in Pittsburgh
Politics & Policy

Bucks County Board of Elections warns of fake video showing destroyed ballots

The video has been reported to law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Pennsylvania Department of State.

12 months ago

Tahesha Way speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

N.J. ramps up election security ahead of early voting. What voters need to know

Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who oversees the state's Division of Elections, said there are no credible election threats, but added that New Jersey is ready for any problems.

12 months ago

Menendez Brothers in court
Courts & Law

Prosecutors seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced during a Thursday news conference that his office would recommend the brothers be sentenced to 50 years to life.

12 months ago

Leslie Richards in the audience inside City Council chambers for Mayor Parker's speech
Community

SEPTA CEO to step down at end of November

Leslie Richards has led the transit agency for the past five years as its general manager and CEO.

12 months ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist?

History's two most famous fascists were Nazi chief Adolf Hitler in Germany and Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

12 months ago

Members of the No Arena in the Heart of Our City Coalition protesting, holding signs
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Tensions flare as legislative process for Sixers’ arena proposal gets underway

Councilmember Mark Squilla introduced a package of bills that would authorize the arena. Lawmakers will now spend weeks considering them.

12 months ago

Flavor Flav performs onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A hip-hop summit, a haunted circus and Al Roker signs cookbooks in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 24–27: The second annual Hip-Hop Cultural Summit in Delaware, featuring Flavor Flav, and Halloween haunts in Philly and South Jersey are among the weekend’s highlights.

12 months ago

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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gestures as he speaks at the podium at City Council chambers at City Hall
Urban Planning
6abc

Philadelphia City Council passes ‘Get Out the Bike Lane’ bill

If the mayor signs it into law, violators would be fined $125 in Center City and University City, and $75 in other neighborhoods.

12 months ago

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