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''I Voted'' stickers are displayed at the Philadelphia election warehouse in Philadelphia on Oct. 25, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia 2025 election results

See full results from Philly’s 2025 election, including the race between incumbent DA Larry Krasner and Republican challenger Pat Dugan.

1 month ago

Willingboro resident Hezekiah Sara shows off his viting sticker after casting his ballot at Stuart Elementary School.
Politics & Policy

Election Day 2025 is underway in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know

Voters will weigh in on consequential races for the Pa. Supreme Court, Philadelphia district attorney and New Jersey governor, among others.

1 month ago

An election volunteer offers voters an
Politics & Policy

New Jersey 2025 election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2025 election, including the races for governor and General Assembly seats.

1 month ago

Brendan Boyle and Mary Gay Scanlon speaking to Sabrina Tate
Politics & Policy

As SNAP benefits partially restart, Pennsylvania food pantries and residents continue to feel the squeeze

After federal court rulings, SNAP will issue November benefits to over 2 million Pennsylvanians — but at only half the usual amount.

1 month ago

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a sign for Upsal Garden Apartments
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Mt. Airy renters say their landlord illegally collected rent. Now they’re suing

The lawsuit proposes class-action status and seeks repairs and the return of rent payments.

1 month ago

Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe, left, talks to Tyrese Maxey (0)
Community

The Philadelphia 76ers are 5-1. Here’s why you should pay attention to them this year

After an abysmal season last year, the Sixers have won five of their first six games. If you’re looking for another Philly team to follow, here’s what to know.

1 month ago

Mark Bain, who is part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Urban Planning

Government shutdown threatens to delay LIHEAP for millions of low-income families in Pa., other states

Millions of low-income families in states like Pennsylvania may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

1 month ago

People walk past a
Politics & Policy

AP has declared winners in elections for nearly 180 years. This is why and how race calls are made

The Associated Press will compile votes and declare winners in elections across the U.S. on Tuesday, just as the news organization has done for nearly 180 years.

1 month ago

Dairy products, which are covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is displayed for sale at a grocery store Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Courts & Law

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November after judges’ rulings

The USDA has a $5 billion contingency fund for the program, but the Trump administration had reversed an earlier agency plan to use that money to keep SNAP running.

1 month ago

Bob Meyer looks into a microscope
Science

How Philadelphia seniors are tracking microplastics in streams and working to ‘leave a better world’

Members of the Senior Environment Corps wade into streams, peer through microscopes and teach kids how to identify aquatic critters.

1 month ago

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Honey the cat is seen outside by ACCT Philly
Community

At barns, breweries and bookstores, Philly’s ‘working cats’ get a second chance through non-traditional adoption

Their adoptions are atypical but give the felines what they need: safe and sheltered forever homes with limited human interaction.

1 month ago

Volunteers prepare meals at Philabundance Community Kitchen
Community

Philly-based nonprofit launches food-mapping website as federal SNAP benefits are on pause for millions of Americans

Sharing Excess’ map, which shows locations in Philly, New York and Chicago, is connecting people to food pantries and distribution sites amid the SNAP pause.

1 month ago

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Hidden Brain
Community

NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ celebrates a decade of examining life’s unseen patterns

Vedantam, a veteran science reporter, joins WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn to explore how unseen mental forces shape our choices, and why the show continues to resonate with listeners.

1 month ago

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a SEPTA rider walks through the full-length fare gates
Urban Planning

Zero Fare has been a success, but some vulnerable Philly residents aren’t feeling the benefits of the free transit program

Residents in need are selected at random to get free rides on SEPTA. Some advocates say those with the greatest need should get priority.

1 month ago

People hold up a sign that reads
Politics & Policy

‘Fund SNAP, not ICE’: Philadelphians call for expanded, continued SNAP benefits

Rallygoers were concerned that despite two judges’ rulings calling for funds to be restored, SNAP benefits will still be delayed and in danger amid the government shutdown.

2 months ago

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