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Filmmaker Steve McQueen's ''Static,'' a 7-minute helicopter shot of the Statue of Liberty filmed in 2009 when it reopened for the first time since the 9/11 attacks, occupies the Grand Staircase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Let’s be still: Philly Art Museum shows political art with the volume turned down

“What Times Are These?” is an antidote for election exhaustion.

1 year ago

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Voters in line
Courts & Law

Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania to count contested provisional ballots, rejecting Republican plea

The justices left in place a state Supreme Court ruling that elections officials must count provisional ballots cast by voters whose mail-in ballots were rejected.

1 year ago

Political text messages
Politics & Policy

‘Please, leave me alone. I get it. I’m going to vote’: Campaign messages overwhelm Pa. voters

“You make me want to throw my pager out the window,” said one Philadelphia voter, quoting “Bug a Boo” by Destiny’s Child.

1 year ago

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two signs read POLLING PLACE and ACCESS for handicapped voters
Politics & Policy

Voting rights: Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware voters, here’s what you need to know before hitting the voting booth

Tuesday is Election Day. Here is what you can or cannot do while casting your ballot.

1 year ago

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ELon musk
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk’s $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves back to state court

The ruling is a loss for the world's richest man and his political action committee.

1 year ago

The former Germantown YWCA
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly judge rejects developer’s bid to become conservator of Germantown YWCA

Neighbors have long bemoaned the building as an eyesore and have repeatedly called on the city to restore the historic property before it’s too late.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a ‘war hawk’ if she had guns pointed at her

Trump made the comment at an event late Thursday in Arizona with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Politics & Policy
6abc

Road closures, parking restrictions for Harris-Walz concert on Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

Performers have not yet been announced for Monday's concert in Philadelphia, but Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend.

1 year ago

a sign reads vote aqui
Politics & Policy

Combating misinformation: How Philly, national organizers are fighting fake news and propaganda targeting Latino voters

“Latinos tend to be some of the most prime targets for mis- and disinformation narratives,” said Claudia Ruiz of UnidosUS.

1 year ago

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Images from the comic book
Arts & Entertainment

Comic book heroes battle for democracy: Philly nonprofit uses comic books to inspire voter turnout

Konkret Comics, Show Up Strong and The Voter Project joined forces to create "Liberty Knights," to encourage and promote voter registration in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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A closeup of
Politics & Policy

Partisan or nonpartisan? Voters in West Windsor, N.J. will settle the question on Election Day

Voters in West Windsor, New Jersey will decide on Election Day whether they want to keep their election system nonpartisan.

1 year ago

Fluids are controlled in an operating room in a hospital.
Health

ACA open enrollment kicks off Nov. 1 in Pa., N.J. and Del. Here’s what you need to know

This year’s open enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2025 includes boosted tax credits and new eligibility for DACA recipients.

1 year ago

A closeup of a Wawa sign
Community

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal straw inside the now-recalled tumblers can cut a user’s mouth and/or fingers.

1 year ago

Cornel West speaking at a rally
Politics & Policy

Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballot

Justice Samuel Alito refused his emergency appeal in a brief order Thursday. Alito handles appeals originating in Pennsylvania.

1 year ago

mail ballots on a shelf
Politics & Policy

Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules

The national and state Republican parties are appealing a Pennsylvania court ruling that would relax the rules for mail ballots.

1 year ago

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