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Workers put Harris campaign signs on a window
Politics & Policy

Harris campaign has Philly Democrats reinvigorated

Democrats in Philly say Kamala Harris’ entry into the race brings new money, new enthusiasm and new volunteers to the race.

1 year ago

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Christopher Wray
Politics & Policy

Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the gunman Googled the question, “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”

1 year ago

Solar panels
Politics & Policy

Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen

Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
Politics & Policy

Biden makes a case for his legacy — and for Harris to continue it — in Oval Office address

In a 10-minute address Wednesday, he delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy, saying doing so "is more important than any title.”

1 year ago

street sign for Avenue of the States
Community

City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades

Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.

1 year ago

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A single-family home in the East Falls neighborhood in Philadelphia in 2023. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘It’s absolutely changing’: Pew finds Philly is less affordable than it used to be

Researchers analyzed nearly 700,000 records of home sales in the city from 2000 through 2021.

1 year ago

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Patrick Yoes, National President, Fraternal Order of Police, right, listens as Colonel Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police, left, responds to questions during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing examining the assassination attempt of July 13, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Politics & Policy

Officers left post to look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, Pennsylvania State Police boss says

State Police Col. Christopher Paris' testimony before a congressional hearing Tuesday raises questions about whether a post was unattended as the gunman climbed on a roof.

1 year ago

Paul George, Daryl Morey and Josh Harris
Arts & Entertainment

Sixers GM says Maxey is the ‘key to this offseason’ as players lock in on upcoming season

With the Philadelphia 76ers signing Paul George and extending Tyrese Maxey’s contract, the team may have a “legitimate shot” at a ring.

1 year ago

Sunrise in Alaska
Politics & Policy

Why many scientists fear a second Trump term

Political interference was well documented across the government during the Trump administration.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

‘We were built for this moment’: Black women rally around Kamala Harris

On Sunday night, an estimated 90,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro with a class of children
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis

State lawmakers have passed and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care affordable. But business groups say more is needed to address a provider shortage.

1 year ago

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Judge approves $284M settlement with plaintiffs for 10 of 17 universities sued for alleged price fixing

The settlement does not include the University of Pennsylvania and six other colleges, which are continuing to defend themselves against the class-action lawsuit.

1 year ago

The scene from the mass shooting in West Philadelphia on July 21, 2024 (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Police identify suspect charged, 3 people killed in West Philly mass shooting

Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Philadelphia School District building
Education

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The district has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court
Politics & Policy

N.J. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will resign in August

Menendez’s resignation follow his conviction on federal bribery and corruption charges.

1 year ago

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