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Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’
The panel said that “another Butler can and will happen again” without major changes in how candidates are protected.
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All three candidates support increased state funding for early childhood education, paid family and medical leave and more.
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‘Rush to judgment’: Attorney says teenager charged in Coatesville bus shooting is innocent
Attorney Vincent J. Caputo says his client, 17-year-old Jaki White-Marshall, did not conspire with three other individuals to shoot someone on a Coatesville school bus.
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Environmentalists caution against PhilaPort proposal to dredge Delaware River — again
PhilaPort’s new 15-year plan includes a proposal to deepen the Delaware River from 45 to 50 feet.
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Listen 1:22Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew is seeking a fourth term in Congress. Democrat Joe Salerno and the Green Party's Thomas Cannavo stand in his way.
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Listen 2:40Kamala Harris woos Pa. Republicans where Washington crossed the Delaware
Harris chose a site of historic importance to court disaffected Republicans in Pennsylvania. The Trump campaign said they were being used as a “theatrical prop.”
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Philadelphia residents discuss concerns about voting during WHYY’s latest Bridging Blocks event
Some residents cite a lack of trust in elected officials as a reason for historically low voter turnout rates in Philadelphia.
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Council on track to pass bill barring Philly landlords from ‘price-fixing’ rents
The measure gives the city the ability to sue violators on behalf of tenants.
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Listen 1:16Philadelphia releases lead pipe inventory: Much of the city left undetermined
The Philadelphia Water Department shared a public inventory of the city’s lead pipes. The material of service lines connecting hundreds of thousands of properties is unknown.
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Listen 1:17Driver surrenders to police, accused of hitting 3 nurses outside Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Penn Medicine says one nurse is hospitalized in critical condition. Two others received treatment for their injuries.
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What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?
The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind
Emotions ran high in Columbus Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star and his late brother Matthew at their home opener against the Florida Panthers.
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More sparks fly as Pennsylvania’s Senate candidates go on offensive in second debate
Much like the race, the debate was heated as the candidates sparred over the issues and each other’s character and fitness to serve.
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As of September 10, all mammogram centers and providers are required to inform patients if they have dense breast tissue, which can make screening more difficult.
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Listen 5:56The Green Party’s Robin Brownfield and Republican Teddy Liddell are challenging Democratic incumbent Donald Norcross, who is seeking a sixth Congressional term.
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