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Science

PhilaPort to receive millions in federal dollars to replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

2 years ago

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Health

Pa. AG sues Prospect Medical Holdings for ‘corporate looting’

Attorney General Michelle Henry said Crozer Health, Delaware County’s four-hospital system, is suffering from the ill effects of private equity.

2 years ago

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side-by-side photos of Republican Chris Smith, Democrat Matt Jenkins, Libertarian John Morrison and the Green Party's Barry Bendar
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What to know about New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District candidates

The race for New Jersey's 4th District is heating up, with Republican incumbent Chris Smith and Democrat Matt Jenkins facing off again.

2 years ago

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Education

Gwen Walz advocates for education in interview with WHYY News

Gwen Walz fired back at Donald Trump, saying he would hurt education by dismantling the Department of Education, and discussed the importance of federal funds for education.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
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Community

Philly organization gets financial boost for victims of violence

Uplift Center for Grieving Children will be awarded $50,000 by District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Foundation as part of its violence prevention microgrants.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Judge tosses GOP congressmen’s lawsuit over Pennsylvania’s overseas and military votes

On Tuesday, a federal judge threw out a lawsuit by six Republican members of Congress over how to count votes from military members and others who cast ballots from overseas.

2 years ago

Election official organizes mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

Separating fact from fiction in Pennsylvania’s election process

With just a week to go before Election Day, conspiracy theories and misinformation about voting across the U.S. have been resurgent, especially in the commonwealth.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Harris reaches for a big moment in her closing argument for ‘turning the page’ on Trump

Kamala Harris will pledge to Americans that she’ll work to improve their lives while Donald Trump is in it for himself as she delivers her campaign’s closing argument Tuesday.

2 years ago

Bruce Springsteen live on stage
Politics & Policy

Due Diligence: Celebrities flood into Philly as race for president goes into final stretch

Most of the actors and other performers making appearances in the Philadelphia area were here for Harris. Data suggest they may make a difference.

2 years ago

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Utility meters
Community

Change will simplify applications for utility assistance in Pennsylvania

Utility customers applying for LIHEAP can now check a box that will allow their information to be shared with participating gas and electric utilities.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Candidates’ supporters seek Pennsylvania’s Catholic voters, whose votes may be crucial

Catholics Vote Common Good recently put up billboards around Pittsburgh and Erie, urging Catholics to consider the “common good," not just the single issue of abortion.

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Here’s where Harris and Trump stand on 3 big health care issues

The next president will face decisions on drug price negotiations, enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and medication abortion among other issues.

2 years ago

Rioters storm the Capitol
Politics & Policy

Election threats persist 4 years after far-right extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol

American University professor Kurt Braddock says many of Donald Trump's supporters have doubled down on electoral conspiracy theories since the Jan. 6 siege.

2 years ago

Shanice and T.J. Wilkins
Arts & Entertainment

As 2024 presidential race looms, the Obama musical ‘44’ goes back to 2008

A musical satire about the Obama administration, “44” comes to Philadelphia to be at the election’s inflection point.

2 years ago

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Colette White knocking on someone's door
Health

Philly canvassers urge voters to consider health issues like HIV prevention, abortion access and insurance at the polls

Volunteers with the Positive Women’s Network, Pennsylvania chapter are urging support for HIV prevention, reproductive health care and addiction programs.

2 years ago

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