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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Voting rights groups appeal ruling that directs Pa. to reject undated mail ballots

A favorable outcome for the NAACP-led plaintiffs could ensure thousands of mail ballots are counted in November, but it would not happen in time for the April 23 primary.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Jared Solomon, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

Solomon has represented the 202nd District in the state House, which encompasses part of northeast Philadelphia, since 2017.

1 year ago

Joe Khan posing for a photo
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Joe Khan, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

He has served as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Bucks County solicitor.

1 year ago

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Community

Pew State of the City: Immigrants make up the largest percentage of Philly’s population since the 1940s, report finds

As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.

1 year ago

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O.J. Simpson
Community

O.J. Simpson has died at 76

Simpson's attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

1 year ago

City Hall is pictured from afar
Politics & Policy

A year of transition: Philly sees drop in poverty, violent crime, but deep-seated issues remain, Pew report says

The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.

1 year ago

Maiken Scott
Science

WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air

Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.

1 year ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Philadanco and ‘Hadestown’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 11–14: Chef Conference in Philly, Vicki Lawrence in N.J. and “Deathtrap” in Del. are among the weekend highlights.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Jim Harrity
Community

Philly City Council may expand ‘displaced worker’ law despite business pushback

As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.

1 year ago

HOMES Campaign organizers
Community

‘Profit over people’: Delaware tenants and community leaders push for rent control amid affordable housing shortage

The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.

1 year ago

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The state Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Contested primary race for Pa. treasurer

Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity does not have a primary challenger. Democratic candidates Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are facing off to be the sole nominee.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Parker reveals more of her plan to make Philly ‘Clean and Green’

The effort will include crews dedicated to neighborhood cleanup and more trash cans on city streets.

1 year ago

Abdourahaman Barry poses for a photo at an Eid celebration in Norristown
Community

Norristown-area Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Elmwood Park

A growing Muslim community in Norristown welcomed the end of Ramadan and celebration of Eid al-Fitr with a picnic.

1 year ago

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Eugene DePasquale speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Eugene DePasquale, a Democrat running for Pa. attorney general?

He served three terms as a state House lawmaker and was the state auditor general for two terms.

1 year ago

Flag hanging at the campus of Rutgers University
Courts & Law

New Jersey officials say they are probing hate crime after Islamic center is vandalized at Rutgers

“Let me be clear: New Jersey will not tolerate acts of hate against the Muslim community,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin.

1 year ago

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