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2 people who donated parts of their bodies to Philly’s Mütter Museum now want them back
This comes as the relatively new leadership grapples with how to approach their collection, which includes a lot of human remains.
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Listen 5:20The medical group’s lawyer disputes the allegations that the practice acted with “disregard or deliberate ignorance” of reimbursement rules.
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Listen 1:51Gov. Shapiro, Pa. legislators seek compromise on public education funding
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court ruled that the state’s public education funding formula was inequitable and unconstitutional, requiring change.
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U.S. court says Smith & Wesson must comply with New Jersey subpoena in deceptive advertising probe
The investigation — which is civil, not criminal — began under former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and has continued under his successor, Matthew J. Platkin.
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Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes
The bill would call for a statewide standing order for FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, including emergency contraception.
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Editor’s note: Meet the WHYY News politics team
You can depend on the WHYY News politics team for reporting on the latest developments in national and regional races.
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What to know ahead of New Jersey’s 2024 general election
New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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WHYY News joins Every Voice, Every Vote initiative to expand access to civic news and information
The grant funding will support community-centered projects that prioritize solutions-focused accountability reporting and civic engagement.
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Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park introduces new amphitheater and outdoor classroom
The Delaware park has seen significant changes over the past year, including new bilingual signs along its trails.
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‘No respect for our intelligence’: Biden, Trump court disaffected Black voters in Philly
President Joe Biden has made it a mission to win back the voters that helped propel him to the presidency in 2020, but Donald Trump is making his own bid for them.
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Mayor Roots said the city must leverage its position as a college town to re-establish its commercial district.
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Listen 0:48In an industry of conformity, Philly native Questlove remains a hip-hop iconoclast
In a new interview, Questlove reveals why Drake vs. Kendrick was so triggering, how he regained his passion for hip-hop and what to expect from the new Roots album.
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A big education fight stands in the way of a Pa. budget deal
With the budget deadline approaching, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting, and college. But crucially, they’re far from a deal on basic education funding.
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Through Sept. 8, the exhibit at the Declaration House asks visitors what the Declaration of Independence means to them today.
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Listen 1:17Upgrades will address aging infrastructure, HVAC issues, failing systems, limited space for programming and visitors and parking constraints.
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