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Republicans scrutinizing automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania
Republicans are stepping up scrutiny of Pennsylvania’s system for registering people to vote through its driver’s licensing centers.
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Philly restarts curbside trash pickup of bulky items, by appointment
Items eligible for pickup include refrigerators, large furniture, hot water heaters and even tires.
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Listen 1:10U.S. voters advised to return ballots early because of mail delay concerns
Election officials around the country are raising concerns about whether the U.S. Postal Service can handle the influx of election mail expected this fall.
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Gettysburg College investigates swim team after racial slur is carved on student
Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student's chest during a social gathering on campus.
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Up against a ‘ghost network’ for mental health care? Here’s what you can do
Insurers’ failures to update their provider directories have led to dire consequences for people seeking mental health care. Here's how you can navigate these challenges.
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Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last
Former President Donald Trump says that if he loses his bid to return to the White House in 2024 he thinks he won't try again in 2028.
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Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination
In a statement, Trump accused the Justice Department of “mishandling and downplaying” the apparent assassination attempt by bringing charges that were a “slap on the wrist.”
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After 4 years, SEPTA reinstates phased-in parking fees. Here’s what to know
Riders will be able to pay for parking fees by using the SEPTA Park app, kiosks, or via text message.
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Aramark workers are striking against all 3 Philly sports stadiums Monday
"Before we even talk about building a new arena, we need to make sure that stadium food service jobs are good jobs," said one concessions worker.
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Study: Road salts continue to build up in the Brandywine, damaging watershed
Researchers say the study is one of the first to evaluate the specific causes of salty water within a smaller watershed.
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Listen 1:16What ails you? This garden in Kensington mixes a traditional Puerto Rican alcoholado cure
For 40 years, a network of community gardens has kept Puerto Rican folk remedies alive.
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Listen 4:04SEPTA to try out hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as this fall
The 10-bus pilot is part of the agency's efforts to transition to a climate-friendly fleet. But it has attracted criticism from some environmentalists.
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Listen 1:04Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Scranton ammunition factory to thank workers and ask for more
On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania's Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, kicking off a U.S. tour to shore up support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
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Thousands of music lovers gathered for the three-day festival on the Camden Waterfront to watch rising and established acts from around the country.
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Listen 1:17South Street Oktoberfest draws thousands for beer, music and German tradition
Brauhaus Schmitz led South Street’s Oktoberfest celebration, featuring craft German beers, traditional food and vibrant folk music and dance.
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