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Vice President Harris greets staff at campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del.
Politics & Policy

Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money?

Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the FEC works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race.

1 year ago

Vice President Kamala Harris appears in front of a mic at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Kamala Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee

Locking up the nomination was only the first item on the staggering political to-do list for Harris after learning of Biden’s plans to leave the race.

1 year ago

Education School Cellphone Bans
Education

No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom

Lawmakers approved $250,000 for schools to test out ways of ending the distraction caused by cell phones in the classroom.

1 year ago

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Tracy Somani and her classmates
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults

The "Absolute Beginner" course is designed to teach adults the art of ballet, boost their confidence and reacquaint them with their own bodies.

1 year ago

Listen 1:28
Brian and Yvonne
Politics & Policy

‘Invigorated that we have her’: Fans of Kamala Harris flock to Wilmington for her visit to campaign headquarters

Harris wasted no time trekking to Delaware, home of the president, after he quit the presidential race and endorsed her to run against Donald Trump.

1 year ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Deeply personal decision’: Calls for Harris to pick Pa. Gov. Shapiro as running mate swell, as he stays silent

Although Gov. Shapiro won’t answer whether he would take the VP role if offered, that hasn't stopped Pa. Democrats from pushing for Harris to choose him.

1 year ago

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Police car with siren flashing.
Courts & Law

Ex-Philly officer Edsual Mendoza gets at least 8 years in killing of 12-year-old Thomas ‘T.J.’ Sidiero

Mendoza said in court that he felt sorrow and regret just before he was sentenced to 8 to 20 years.

1 year ago

Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello
Health

Montgomery County plans to launch 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center in 2025

Montgomery County officials have yet to determine a location for their $18 million investment into emergency mental and behavioral health care.

1 year ago

Listen :52
Interior of the dome in Pa. Capitol
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

More funding for home repair program left out of Pa. budget despite high demand

Despite high demand, Pa.'s Whole-Home Repairs program didn’t get additional funding in the latest state budget, leaving thousands of homeowners waitlisted.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘She’s ready’: Delaware lawmakers endorse VP Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination

Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.

1 year ago

Listen :52
Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium with other officials
Politics & Policy

‘It is not alright with us’: City leaders decry violence after West Philly mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured

Counseling and social services are being offered in the aftermath of the shooting.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for the nomination

Prominent Democratic elected officials, party leaders and political organizations quickly lined up behind Harris in the hours after Biden announced he was dropping his bid.

1 year ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Pa.’s Gov. Shapiro among possible Democratic running mates for Kamala Harris

Shapiro, along with Gov. Andy Beshear, Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, are considered leading contenders for the nomination.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro? Full biography, key accomplishments, controversies and more

Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his long political history.

1 year ago

Michael Regan at a podium
Politics & Policy

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

The latest round of grants includes $396 million to Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material.

1 year ago

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