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Judge's gavel on wooden table with law books. (bigstockphoto.com)
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia man charged with threatening a political representative recruiting poll watchers

Officials say 62-year-old John Pollard threatened to kill a member of a state political party trying to recruit poll watchers.

1 year ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump invokes racist tropes, calling Harris ‘lazy as hell’ and ‘slow’

Racial dog whistles and overtly racist rhetoric have been fixtures of Trump's public life.

1 year ago

Councilmember Mark Squilla sits at a desk in council chambers.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Squilla pushing for a special services district to surround Sixers arena

The request comes as City Council prepares to consider the approvals the team needs to build the $1.55 billion facility.

1 year ago

Listen 0:58
Nils Lofgren and Bruce Springsteen perfrom
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Bruce Springsteen to headline concert in Philadelphia with Barack Obama in support of Kamala Harris

Springsteen will kick off the concert series in Atlanta with Kamala Harris and Barack Obama on October 24.

1 year ago

Worker processes mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day

With its 19 electoral votes, the commonwealth is the largest prize among the battleground states and an important piece of both campaigns’ path to victory.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania mail-in ballot
Politics & Policy

What happens if a ballot in Pennsylvania is damaged?

Pennsylvania election officials say that voters have returned ballots that were ripped, had coffee spilled on them, or even burned.

1 year ago

Radio host Victor Martinez
Politics & Policy

In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

In a stretch of what once was Pennsylvania steel country, Democrats and Republicans are looking to test their strength with Latino voters.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Saginaw Valley State University on Oct. 3 in Saginaw, Mich.
Politics & Policy

Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies

NPR's investigation found that Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens.

1 year ago

Portal in LOVE Park
Community
6abc

LOVE Park ‘portal’ connects Philadelphia to several international cities

The portal was activated on Tuesday, enabling Philadelphians to connect with people around the world.

1 year ago

Supporters of Democrat Terry McAuliffe
Politics & Policy

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

The first report on election night might show a massive lead for one candidate, but why does that lead dwindle in some races and grow in others?

1 year ago

Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Harris to visit Philly this weekend in 20th Pa. stop this year, campaign tells WHYY News

All eyes are on the swing state of Pennsylvania, with less than two weeks until Election Day.

1 year ago

a Bassetts worker hands ice cream to a customer
Community

America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why

The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that sells insurance on export deals.

1 year ago

a sign reads EARLY VOTE TODAY THIS JAWN MATTERS
Politics & Policy

What to do if you witness voter intimidation on Election Day

Election officials in Pa. and N.J. say they don’t anticipate issues Nov. 5. Should intimidation occur outside a polling place, voters should call the police or the local DA.

1 year ago

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Books written by Asian-American authors
Education

How Delaware will update curriculum to represent all racial and ethnic histories

The state's educational landscape is evolving — schools are incorporating diverse racial narratives into the curriculum.

1 year ago

Listen 1:42
a row of soybean plants
Weather
6abc

Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State

New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.

1 year ago

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