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Chester Water Authority building
Community

Did the Pa. legislature undermine Chester’s influence over its water authority?

The receiver’s office said an 11th-hour change to an uncontroversial Senate bill stripped the city of Chester of having the sole power to control the Chester Water Authority.

1 year ago

U.S. Appeals Judge Theodore A. McKee
Courts & Law

U.S. appeals court says man can sue Pennsylvania over 26 years of solitary confinement

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a man who spent 26 years in solitary confinement in Pennsylvania can sue prison officials for alleged cruel and unusual punishment.

1 year ago

voting machines in a warehouse
Politics & Policy

Preparing Pennsylvania’s voting machines: What is logic and accuracy testing?

During logic and accuracy testing, election officials create sample ballots with various configurations of layouts and votes and run them through the machines.

1 year ago

Pier 40 building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Revamped Pier 40 reopens along the Delaware River in Philly

The building, which dates back to 1914 and was used to store and ship goods, will now be home to a CubeSmart self-storage facility.

1 year ago

The large 'YO' sign outside of the museum
Community

Philly’s Weitzman Jewish museum continues its path to the Smithsonian

The museum of American Jewish history in Philadelphia wants to be part of the Smithsonian Institute. It found support in the House.

1 year ago

Listen 1:16
Guy Gaudreau looks into a hearse
Community

Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Flyers practice

The Philadelphia Flyers and coach John Tortorella welcomed the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau as an invited guest to training camp.

1 year ago

People stand in a hallway
Arts & Entertainment

2 major arts funders are shaping the future of the arts in Philadelphia

The National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C., and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in Philadelphia are putting millions toward changing the arts landscape.

1 year ago

Listen 1:37
Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh, from left, Garrett Stubbs and Bryce Harper celebrate after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs to clinch the NL East title, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Community

Philadelphia Phillies clinch 1st NL East title since 2011

With a postseason berth already clinched last week, Schwarber, Harper, Turner & Co. have their sights set on the top seed in the National League playoffs.

1 year ago

Reverend Charles Boyer speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

New Jersey legislation aims to end disparities for minority- and women-owned businesses

A legislative package has been approved by a committee to address issues uncovered in a state disparity study.

1 year ago

Listen 1:06
Scanning the instrument
Health

Penn researchers are using CT scanning to unlock the secrets of centuries-old basses and string instruments

CT scans are typically used to look for cancer, organ damage and other medical issues. But they can also help examine other kinds of objects and materials.

1 year ago

Listen 5:03
Lilah Saber sits
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Harris and Trump want to build more housing. What would that mean for Pa.?

The state has nearly 100,000 fewer housing units than it needs. Experts say federal policy could help close the gap.

1 year ago

Listen 6:14
Amy Wax teaches a class at the University of Pennsylvania.
Education
6abc

Penn sanctions controversial professor for ‘flagrant unprofessional conduct’

A faculty committee found Amy Wax had a history of making derogatory generalizations about groups of people based on race, gender, sexual orientation and immigration status.

1 year ago

Penndot Driver License Center at 8th and Arch streets.
Politics & Policy

Republicans scrutinizing automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania

Republicans are stepping up scrutiny of Pennsylvania’s system for registering people to vote through its driver’s licensing centers.

1 year ago

Streets Department workers pick up residents' trash
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly restarts curbside trash pickup of bulky items, by appointment

Items eligible for pickup include refrigerators, large furniture, hot water heaters and even tires.

1 year ago

Listen 1:10
Former President Donald Trump dances
Politics & Policy

Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last

Former President Donald Trump says that if he loses his bid to return to the White House in 2024 he thinks he won't try again in 2028.

1 year ago

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